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Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd
by Dennis Byrd Michael D'OrsoOnly four years into a promising career with the New York Jets, football player Dennis Byrd sustained a serious spinal injury when he collided with another player during a game. This is his story of recovery from that injury; his story of hopes and fears, of tears, and of triumphs. The reader learns how Byrd's broad support system kept him going, as well as his unwavering belief in God.
Golden Sovereign (Connie McGuire #3)
by Dorothy LyonsConnie McGuire, glowing with pride in her two mares, Silver Birch and Midnight Moon, is equally happy with Silver Birch's first colt Sliver, soon named Golden Sovereign, for his beautiful palomino coat. Connie hasn't given up rescuing horses however, as when she goes into town to buy a dress for a Valentine's Day party she comes home with a battered, worn down neglected mare, which she bought at an auction to save from further abuse. Connie knows that this horse, though not pretty now, has beautiful breeding and must have at one time been quite a beauty, but how could she and Pete find out about Lady Luck's past? Her dreams and hopes of her new stable, Shamrock Stables, hinge on finding out about Lady Luck's past and on having Golden Sovereign as a gentle and majestic horse. But Sliver has developed bouts where he is anything but gentle, and at times is so dangerous even Connie fears he is turning into a killer. What is turning Golden Sovereign into a mean horse? Connie and Peter must work against a frightening deadline to solve the problem ... and to save their future! Can she pull off her dreams?
Bright Wampum
by Dorothy LyonsThe Big Sur region along the California coast was still untamed country when Meredith Moore and her family arrived one stormy night. Merry had always ridden and trained horses, and when--next morning--she discovered to her joyous excitement a band of Appaloosa horses running wild in the mountain meadows, she determined to gentle one of them. The beauty of the rugged coastal country, the warm friendships Merry made with their widely scattered neighbors, the fascination of learning about the Indians who had lived there in the distant past, stock riding and rodeo competitions--all these made Merry's adventure-filled first year in California a memorable one. And always in the background was the mystery surrounding the real owner of the Appaloosas--and Merry's secret yearning that one day Bright Wampum might be her own. Dorothy Lyons, a horsewoman of many years' experience, knows the Big Sur region intimately and has written a swiftly moving and compelling story that young readers will welcome eagerly.
The Koehler Method of Dog Training
by W. R. KoehlerTraining your dog to be a happy, well-adjusted, well-trained, self-respecting, obedient yet spirited companion.
A Girl and Five Brave Horses
by Sonora Carver Elizabeth LandSonora Carver, when she was 16 never dreamed that she would be in show business doing an act that was amazing and exciting. But when she ran into Dr. Carver, and saw the Diving Horses act, she fell in love. Sonora had a great life traveling the country, riding and doing shows, and loving the horses she worked with. Klataw, John the Baptist, Juda, Red Lips, Snow, and Lightning, all were her family and her friends. Then one day Red Lips did a very dramatic nose dive and Sonora hit the water with her eyes open and face first. Her life changed after that day and this is her story. This book was the inspiration for the movie "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken".
The Cheerful Cricket and Others
by Jeannette MarksA collection of 12 stories about how different insects and animals learn meaningful life lessons.
Mary Lou: Creating an Olympic Champion
by John Powers Bela Karolyi Mary Lou RettonIn the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, a nation watched Mary Lou Retton flip, somersault and tumble her way to a gold medal. She became an over-night sensation. But how did she get there? How did this small-girl from a West Virginia mining town get to the Olympics? How did Bela Karolyi, the Romanian coach who trained Nadia Comeneci in Romania and later to train other Olympic champions get the opprotunity to train Retton? In alternating chapters, this tells the story of Mary Lou Retton and how Bela Karolyi became her coach.
Minus 148 Degrees: First Winter Ascent of Mt. McKinley
by Art DavidsonArt Davidson recounts the exciting adventures of the first winter ascent of Mt. McKinley in Alaska.
The ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament
by Anita Elberse Saskia Van RheenenShould the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament gamble most of its player budget on superstar player Rafael Nadal, even after the event’s previous two editions saw Nadal and Roger Federer pull out at the last moment due to injury, leaving the tournament without any top-five players? That is the question that Richard Krajicek, former Wimbledon champion and current tournament director, is debating with Jolanda Jansen, the director of the venue that hosts the event. It is June 2017, and earlier in the day, Nadal won the French Open (“Roland Garros”) for a record tenth time. Krajicek’s plan for the upcoming edition was to focus his recruiting efforts on five exciting, mostly younger, players, and assemble a group of top-20 players around them—but after Nadal’s record-breaking performance, Krajicek is now considering pursuing the Spanish superstar for the 2018 tournament after all. What is the best course of action?
Black Queen
by Michael MorpurgoThe "Black Queen" is what Billy calls his shadowy next-door neighbor. She always wears a black cloak and a wide-brimmed hat, and lurks about her garden, alone except for her black cat. Scarily for Billy, the Black Queen befriends him and asks him to look after her car while she is away.
Gretzky: An Autobiography
by Wayne Gretzky Rick ReillyFrom one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century, a fascinating autobiography which provides an insider's view into the world of professional hockey.
The Sport of Queens: The Autobiography of Dick Francis
by Dick FrancisDick Francis is one of the best horsemen in England. He is also a suspense novelist. "A fine mystery writer-perhaps one of the best in the English language," says a reviewer in the Thoroughbred Record. "Dick Francis turns out to be a writer of champion class," says the London Times. "Mr. Francis is not only a very fine writer, but he is an authority on aspects of the thoroughbred scene," says Bing Crosby. Dick Francis (Welshman, ex-jockey, now Racing Editor of London's Sunday Express), author of such popular novels as Blood Sport and Flying Finish, talks about his early life in this informative, beguiling book which will fascinate racing fans and horse lovers and will be of great interest to the readers of his fiction. "I learned to ride, when I was five, on a donkey," says Dick Francis. He learned on his grandfather's farm in Pembrokeshire. His grandfather, Willie Thomas, "was a great man in the Victorian tradition. I remember him as a tall man and certainly he was a popular man. Nearly all our food came from the farm itself. Butter and cheese were made in the dairy and twice a week the great kitchen would be filled with the unique warm-winey smell of bread baking Although the smells and warmth of the kitchen were enticing, the stables drew me most. My grandfather rode to hounds regularly two or three days a week, and he was justly proud of his hunters which he used to breed with great care and success." During most of Dick Francis' childhood his father was the manager of W J. Smith's Hunting Stables and many of the Royal Family were among his father's pupils and patrons. Young Dick Francis had the opportunity to ride every sort of pony. Soon his father was asking his advice about horses and Dick was winning prizes as the "Best Boy Rider." He tells how he worked toward becoming a jockey, and describes vividly the day- to-day perils and pleasures of life as a steeplechase jockey. He talks about his war years with the R.A.F., compares American and English racing and gives firsthand information about many of the world's most famous tracks and famous horse owners. It all added up to an exciting life, and he shares it with his readers-up to the fatal moment when, leading the field in the 1956 Grand National, his horse, the Queen Mother's Devon Loch, fell mysteriously a breath away from the winning post.
Horse Racing's Holy Grail: The Epic Quest For The Kentucky Derby
by Steve HaskinInterlaced with humor, this book looks at the pitfalls and pressures owners, trainers, and jockeys face at Derby time and why most fail, while others, notably the "big three" of D. Wayne Lukas, Bob Baffert, and Nick Zito, always seem to win the big prize.
Lights Out
by Jason StarrThis book is about two baseball players, one who made it big and one who didn't make it past the minor leagues.
Tailgating, Sacks, and Salary Caps: How the NFL Became the Most Successful Sports League in History
by Mark YostTable of contents for the book includes: 1. "In the Best Interest of the League": The NFL Builds Its Future on Its Past 2. Anything but "Free": Playing for the NFL 3. Any Given Sunday: How Bert Bell Built the NFL's Even Playing Field 4. A Perfect Team: Television and the NFL 5. The NFL Goes Prime Time: Monday Night Football and Mainstream Audiences 6. Sports Bars, Satellites, and Fantasy Football: New Media, New Markets 7. NFL Merchandising: The Empire's New Clothes 8. The Super Bowl: Who Really Wins? 9. Stadium Fever: Who Plays and Who Pays? 10. Down to the Wire: Inside the 2006 Negotiations 11. Super Teams, Savvy Owners, and the Future of the NFL
Steve Tasker's Tales From the Buffalo Bills
by Scott Pitoniak Steve TaskerIn this book, Steve Tasker, the former special teams standout for the Buffalo Bills, discusses his NFL career and profiles many of the players, coaches and front office personnel who made it possible for the Bills to play in four straight Super Bowls.
Modern Book of the Black Bass
by Byron DalrympleHow to fish for black bass, selecting the best waters, getting new tackle, fly-rodding for largemouths, fishing for smallmouths, and more
Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer: A Road Trip into the Heart of Fan Mania
by Warren St. JohnWarren St. John lives in New York but grew up in the Alabama when Coach Bear Bryant was a god among men. He remains an ardent fan of the Crimson Tide University of Alabama football team. He decides to follow the team around for a season with a caravan of RVers to explore what it means to be a true fan.
Good Field, No Hit
by Duane DeckerThe first in the Blue Sox series. Johnny Madigan has been in the farm system a long time. Now, the veteran Sox infielder is washed-up and he has a chance at a starting position. So does Mike Marnie, a classic power-hitter who outhits Johnny by 100 points. Does Johnny stand a chance? Which one is more valuable to the team? What personal qualities does a pro need?
Ball Four
by Jim BoutonInsider's takes on baseball In 1963, Jim Bouton won 21 games for the Yankees. In 1964 he won 18 games for them, and two more in the World Series. Then Bouton lost his fast ball, and came to the gut-twisting decision to try to make it with the knuckleball -the most erratic and difficult pitch there is. Bouton got sent to the minors, fought his way back to the majors. Almost wrecked himself working on his knuckleball. Incited people. Made enemies. Made friends. Never gave up. And wrote a book. The biggest bestseller about the game of baseball, and the men who play it, ever published. "Here is Bouton as a day-to-day observer, hard thinker, marvellous listener, comical critic, angry victim and unabashed lover of a sport. What he has given us is a rare view of a complex public profession seen from the innermost side, along with an even more rewarding view of an ironic and courageous mind. And, very likely, the funniest book of the year."
Report to the Commissioner of Baseball of an Independent Investigation Into the Illegal Use of Steroids and Other Performance Enhancing Substances by Players in Major League Baseball
by George J. MitchellReport on rampant steroid use in major league baseball