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Basketball (or Something Like It)
by Nora Raleigh BaskinBasketball clinics, a revolving door of coaches, incensed parents, and the importance of the right sneakers-is that what the game is about? Told from the perspective of four unlikely friends, Nora Raleigh Baskin's poignant novel focuses on the action, drama, and fun of playing ball and explores what it takes to be a winner of the game-both on the court and off.
Basketball Records Smashed! (Sports Illustrated Kids: Record Smashers Ser.)
by Brendan FlynnBasketball is filled with great plays from strong players—like Russell Westbrook’s record-breaking triple-doubles in 2021 and Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi’s hard-to-beat Olympic gold medals. In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, young readers can experience these exciting moments and other record-breaking achievements in basketball. Fast-paced and fact-filled, this collection of record smashers will delight sports fans with thrilling feats in basketball.
Basketball Shoes, Shorts, and Style (Sports Illustrated Kids: Ball Ser.)
by Matt DoedenWhat does fashion have to do with the game of basketball? More than meets the eye! From shoes, shorts, and headbands to hairstyles and body art, discover the evolution and influence of basketball fashion both on and off the court.
Basketball Sparkplug
by Matthew F ChristopherKim's teammates tease him about singing in the church choir, but they change their tune when the choir helps the Arrows become Small Fry Basketball Champions.
Basketball Sports Medicine and Science
by Brian Cole Lior Laver Baris Kocaoglu Amelia J. H. Arundale Jeffrey Bytomski Annunziato AmendolaThis book is designed as a comprehensive educational resource not only for basketball medical caregivers and scientists but for all basketball personnel. Written by a multidisciplinary team of leading experts in their fields, it provides information and guidance on injury prevention, injury management, and rehabilitation for physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, rehabilitation specialists, conditioning trainers, and coaches. All commonly encountered injuries and a variety of situations and scenarios specific to basketball are covered with the aid of more than 200 color photos and illustrations. Basketball Sports Medicine and Science is published in collaboration with ESSKA and will represent a superb, comprehensive educational resource. It is further hoped that the book will serve as a link between the different disciplines and modalities involved in basketball care, creating a common language and improving communication within the team staff and environment.
Basketball Superstar Kevin Durant (Bumba Books ® -- Sports Superstars Ser.)
by Jon M FishmanBasketball forward Kevin Durant plays for the Golden State Warriors. This title's reader-friendly text, critical-thinking questions, and bright design will attract young fans of Durant and the Warriors.
Basketball Superstar Stephen Curry (Bumba Books ® -- Sports Superstars Ser.)
by Jon M FishmanStephen Curry is a star player for the Golden State Warriors. With carefully leveled text, colorful photos, and critical thinking questions, this title will be a slam dunk with young basketball fans.
Basketball Talk: Alley-oop, Buzzer Beater, And More Hardcourt Lingo (Sports Illustrated Kids: Sports Talk Ser.)
by Martin DriscollHit a buzzer beater! Throw up a brick! Make it rain! Discover the meaning of these b-ball terms and more in Basketball Talk. This action-packed nonfiction book—created in partnership with Sports Illustrated Kids—presents wacky lingo and puzzling phrases from the game of basketball. Learn the origin of these words and phrases—from dropping dimes to sixth man—and discover how collegiate and pro ballers use them on the court. With action-packed photos and rapid-fire text, this book is sure to be any basketball fan’s fave!
Basketball's Best Coaches: Influencers, Leaders, And Winners On The Court (Sports Illustrated Kids: Game-changing Coaches Ser.)
by Matt ChandlerSometimes a basketball game’s MVP is on the sidelines, not the court. Find out the facts about basketball’s best coaches at both the professional and college level. Which coach has the best record? Who has won the most championships? And who has motived and led the most successful ball players? Turn these pages to find out!
Basketball's Best Traditions and Weirdest Superstitions (Sports Illustrated Kids: Traditions And Superstitions Ser.)
by Elliott SmithGoing to a basketball game? Give Elena Delle Donne a few extra seconds to say a few words before her free throw. And watch out for toilet paper at John Brown University's first home game. But first, take time out to learn the ins and outs of good fun and good luck in basketball. With engaging text and striking photos, this book will delight young sports fan with some of the best and weirdest practices on the court and in the stands.
Basketball's Biggest Rivalries (Sports Illustrated Kids: Great Sports Rivalries Ser.)
by Matt DoedenFrom clashes on college courts to big-time matchups in NBA and WNBA, basketball is an intense game. But what makes a great rivalry? Is it a showdown between two well-matched teams? Is it one player breaking another’s record? From slam dunks to national championships, learn about some of basketball’s most memorable rivalries.
Basketball's Greatest Buzzer-Beaters and Other Crunch-Time Heroics (Sports Illustrated Kids Crunch Time)
by Thom StordenWhen the clock is ticking down and the stakes are high, some players seize the moment and make themselves legends. From buzzer-beating half-court shots to thunderous last-second dunks, some of basketball's greatest moments are chronicled in vivid fashion here. You've got a courtside seat to the action.
Basketball's Greatest Myths and Legends (Sports Illustrated Kids: Sports Greatest Myths And Legends Ser.)
by Elliott SmithDid Wilt Chamberlain really score 100 points by himself in a single game? Was the 1985 NBA Draft really fixed to make sure the New York Knicks got the first pick? Was Michael Jordan really let go by his high school basketball team? Get ready to discover the real stories behind these and other great basketball myths and legends!
Basketball’s Greatest Nicknames: Chocolate Thunder, Spoon, The Brow, And More! (Sports Illustrated Kids: Name Game Ser.)
by Thom StordenMany of the greatest basketball players have earned funny, odd, or interesting nicknames during their careers. Read to find out the stories behind basketball’s legendary nicknames.
Basketball's Greatest Players (Step into Reading)
by S. A. KramerWhose hands were so big he held the basketball like a grapefruit? Which center singlehandedly changed the way defense was played? From Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, young hoops fans can read about eleven legendary players in this exciting look at basketball's greatest slam-dunking, hoop-hanging superstars.
Basketball's Most Ridonkulous Dunks! (Sports Illustrated Kids Prime Time Plays)
by Shawn PryorWhoosh! When the high-tops leave the hardwood, it’s prime time on the basketball court. From monster in-game jams to gravity-defying contest slams, experience the most ridonkulous dunks from pro basketball’s biggest superstars. Some of these rim-rocking plays even blew out the backboards!
Basketball's Origin Story
by Matt ChandlerA scramble for the rebound! A three-point shot at the buzzer! You love the excitement of basketball. But where and how did this hoop-sinking sport begin? What were the original rules? What equipment did players use? And how has the sport changed since then? Get the answers to all your questions and more!
Basketball's Zaniest Mascots: From Benny The Bull To Stuff The Magic Dragon (Sports Illustrated Kids: Mascot Mania! Ser.)
by David CarsonOn opening night, a green dragon flies down to the Orlando Magic’s court on a zip line. At the Phoenix Suns’ arena, a goofy gorilla leaps off a trampoline and slams a big-time dunk. On the Chicago Bulls’ court, a fuzzy red bull shoots T-shirts into the crowd. Basketball fans love to laugh and cheer at the shenanigans of these and many other colorful mascots. Have a blast learning about the zaniest basketball mascots!
A Basketful Of Broken Dishes
by Naomi StutzmanA true story that demonstrates God’s faithfulness to an Amish couple. Simon’s refusal to submit to the Amish rules stresses his marriage. The bishops demand that Susan, his wife, must obey the rules she promised to keep and to shun her rebel husband. Who was she to obey, God or man? Together they become a perfect team to set their family free from the bondage of “religion.” The story is told by their daughter, Naomi, born to them after they leave this close-knit community. The heartbreaking and joyous stories in A Basketful of Broken Dishes are life-changing and proclaim the mighty truth that God continues to care for and work in the lives of the simple, the wounded, and the brokenhearted. Naomi shares how she came to see the rich, deep, powerful beauty and value in the “silent years” of her mother’s life, who courageously lived a broken life for the sake of her divine inheritance, hidden in her earthly inheritance, a basket full of broken dishes.
A Basketful of Murder (A Farm-to-Fork Mystery)
by Lynn CahoonAngie Turner&’s Idaho restaurant, the County Seat, owes its success not only to its farm-fresh fare, but also to its devoted and passionate staff. And while murder is never on the menu, it often shows up as an uninvited guest . . . A Pumpkin Spice Killing At a much-deserved arts-and-crafts themed retreat, Angie and her County Seat staff find themselves helping an older guest uncover the whereabouts of his missing son . . . Have a Deadly New Year It&’s a rockin&’ New Year for Angie and her crew as they cater a bash for a famous band, but there are hints of discord when one of the musicians is found with a drumstick in his chest . . . Penned In The County Seat&’s crew goes on a quarterly out-of-office meeting at the Old Idaho Penitentiary near the Boise Foothills, a prison brimming with ghostly lore. The lock-in features actors role-playing as guards, fascinating prison stories . . . and an unscripted murder.
Basketry (Merit Badge Series)
by Boy Scouts of America StaffA handbook for earning the Boy Scout merit badge in basketry. Includes information on history of basketwork, weaving and types of materials used, and caning.
Basketry Technology: A Guide to Identification and Analysis, Updated Edition
by J. M. AdovasioBasketry Technology, first published in 1977, is the only comprehensive guide for archaeologists, anthropologists, art historians, and collectors for identifying and analyzing ancient baskets and basket fragments. Long out of print, this volume is again available with an extensive new introduction by the original author that summarizes the extensive work done in this area over the past 35 years. The volume describes proper field and lab techniques for recovery of specimens and offers a systematic methodology for identifying and interpreting twined, coiled, and plaited basket samples. It then uses Canyon de Chelly as an example of how to process a large basketry assemblage properly. In addition to 200 illustrations, the book includes a variety of sample forms to use in describing and analyzing ancient baskets.
Baskets of Sunshine: An Amish Picnic Story
by Amy ClipstonAn Amish Picnic story from bestselling author Amy ClipstonKevin Weaver has lived with his brother&’s family since his parents passed away when he was young, but he craves a home and family to call his own. Freeman Kurtz owns a successful brick mason business, and Kevin takes the job as Freeman&’s apprentice to pursue his own financial freedom. Phoebe Kurtz is helping her sister with her booth at the marketplace when she notices Kevin, her father&’s employee. Their friendship grows, but Kevin is convinced that the difference in their ages makes a relationship between them impossible. Amidst summer outings, Kevin and Phoebe must decide if taking a chance on love is worth the risk.
Baskits Inc.
by Richard S. Ruback Royce YudkoffSoon after Robin Kovitz (MBA 2007) acquired Baskits Inc., the largest gift basket company in Canada, she became convinced that the business needed to make significant operational improvements. In her first year as CEO, she introduced an ERP system to help with sales and purchasing, and relocated the business to a more efficient facility. She wondered if she moved too quickly.
Basophils and Mast Cells: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #1192)
by Bernhard F. Gibbs Franco H. FalconeIn Basophils and Mast Cells: Methods and Protocols, experts in this challenging field explore techniques to research these cells from the most practical point of view. Given the tremendous influence of mast cells and blood-borne basophils over immune system function, this volume intends to aid the reader in the development of better tools for the isolation of these cells from primary tissues, peripheral blood, bone marrow, or cord blood. Also covered are protocols for the in vitro and in vivo study of their functions. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology format, chapters in this book contain introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls straight from the researchers who use the methods most. Authoritative and easy to use, Basophils and Mast Cells: Methods and Protocols will provide the necessary tools for future research into mast cells and basophils with the goal of aiding in the quest to shed more light on these fascinating cell types.