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Lionel Messi: All Access
by ScholasticIt's time to take it to the field! Do you know all there is to know about Lionel Messi, one of the best soccer players of all time? This unauthorized biography has everything you need in order to become a true super fan!Get to know Lionel Messi in the biography that is full of awesome facts, stats, trivia, and more! From his start in youth leagues at just 13 years old to becoming a World Cup Champion, you'll be able to see Messi's all-star journey.Looking to up your soccer game? Learn from the best by getting a full rundown on how Messi trains! Drills and excersise tips will help you get a leg up on the competition.Whether you want to become a Messi mega fan or learn what it takes to become a soccer super star, Lionel Messi: All Access has got it all!
Lioness - My Journey to Glory: Winner of the Sunday Times Sports Book Awards Autobiography of the Year 2023
by Beth MeadThe Sunday Times bestseller and winner of the Sunday Times Sports Book Awards Autobiography of the Year 2023Fully updated paperback edition, with two new chaptersBeth Mead is one of the world's most talented footballers - Golden Boot winner and Player of the Tournament at the UEFA Euro 2022, England Player of the Year 2021-22, Arsenal Player of the Season 2021-22, and nominee for the 2022 Ballon d'Or. But long before this, Beth was just an ordinary kid from Hinderwell, North Yorkshire who wanted to play football. Now, Beth shares the challenges that shaped her, what she faced on the journey to the top, and the life events that made her stronger - from being dropped from the England squad and receiving devastating family news, to finding her best form under the guidance of Jonas Eidevall and Sarina Wiegman. Filled with positive lessons and an exclusive account of England's triumphant Euros campaign, Beth offers readers of all ages a heartfelt, behind-the-scenes look into her remarkable journey to glory. Empowering, inspirational and honest, this is Beth's story.This paperback edition has been fully updated to include the details of the 2022-23 season, Beth's ACL injury and her recovery, her thoughts on the 2023 Women's World Cup, as well as overcoming devastating personal challenges and how this has made her even stronger.
Lioness - My Journey to Glory: Winner of the Sunday Times Sports Book Awards Autobiography of the Year 2023
by Beth MeadThe Sunday Times bestseller and winner of the Sunday Times Sports Book Awards Autobiography of the Year 2023Fully updated paperback edition, with two new chaptersBeth Mead is one of the world's most talented footballers - Golden Boot winner and Player of the Tournament at the UEFA Euro 2022, England Player of the Year 2021-22, Arsenal Player of the Season 2021-22, and nominee for the 2022 Ballon d'Or. But long before this, Beth was just an ordinary kid from Hinderwell, North Yorkshire who wanted to play football. Now, Beth shares the challenges that shaped her, what she faced on the journey to the top, and the life events that made her stronger - from being dropped from the England squad and receiving devastating family news, to finding her best form under the guidance of Jonas Eidevall and Sarina Wiegman. Filled with positive lessons and an exclusive account of England's triumphant Euros campaign, Beth offers readers of all ages a heartfelt, behind-the-scenes look into her remarkable journey to glory. Empowering, inspirational and honest, this is Beth's story.This paperback edition has been fully updated to include the details of the 2022-23 season, Beth's ACL injury and her recovery, her thoughts on the 2023 Women's World Cup, as well as overcoming devastating personal challenges and how this has made her even stronger.
Lionesses Rule (Football Superstars #25)
by Simon MugfordWho isn't a fan of the Lionesses?! Currently ranked among the world's top five, the current team have grown into a powerhouse and claimed their place as the best in Europe on home soil in that thrilling final at Wembley in the summer of 2022!Football Superstar's dynamic duo, Dan and Simon, were glued to their screens too, and are now here to tell you the story of how the Lionesses became so mighty. They look back at how the sport rose from a 50-year ban to becoming one of the nation's most eagerly watched games. Along the way you'll learn about the legendary players, managers, matches, songs, fans and, of course, all the awesome stats that tell the story of the Lionesses' glory trail on the international stage.Football Superstars is a series aimed at building a love of reading from a young age, with fun cartoons, inspirational stories, a simple narrative style and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments.
Lionesses Rule (Football Superstars #26)
by Simon MugfordWho isn't a fan of the Lionesses?! Currently ranked among the world's top five, the current team have grown into a powerhouse and claimed their place as the best in Europe on home soil in that thrilling final at Wembley in the summer of 2022!Football Superstar's dynamic duo, Dan and Simon, were glued to their screens too, and are now here to tell you the story of how the Lionesses became so mighty. They look back at how the sport rose from a 50-year ban to becoming one of the nation's most eagerly watched games. Along the way you'll learn about the legendary players, managers, matches, songs, fans and, of course, all the awesome stats that tell the story of the Lionesses' glory trail on the international stage.Football Superstars is a series aimed at building a love of reading from a young age, with fun cartoons, inspirational stories, a simple narrative style and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments.
Lionheart
by Graham Thomas Richard HibbardWhen Lions and Wales rugby star Richard Hibbard crashed into George Smith under a clear night sky in Australia, it felt as though the tremors might have rocked Sydney Harbour Bridge. Smith was the 'Mr Indestructible' of Australian rugby, yet he was helped off the pitch. Hooker Hibbard simply shook his trademark blond locks and carried on helping the Lions earn their 2013 series victory. Soon, pictures of "Hibbz" celebrating in the dressing room with James Bond actor Daniel Craig were being beamed around the world. In Lionheart the Ospreys star reflects on his long and often rocky road to the top of world rugby: from his roots in Port Talbot, to his stint with rugby league club Aberavon Fighting Irish, to fighting back from countless serious injuries.
Lionheart
by Richard HibbardWhen Lions and Wales rugby star Richard Hibbard crashed into George Smith under a clear night sky in Australia, it felt as though the tremors might have rocked Sydney Harbour Bridge.Smith was the ‘Mr Indestructible’ of Australian rugby, yet he was helped off the pitch. Hooker Hibbard simply shook his trademark blond locks and carried on helping the Lions earn their 2013 series victory. Soon, pictures of "Hibbz" celebrating in the dressing room with James Bond actor Daniel Craig were being beamed around the world.In Lionheart the Ospreys star reflects on his long and often rocky road to the top of world rugby: from his roots in Port Talbot, to his stint with rugby league club Aberavon Fighting Irish, to fighting back from countless serious injuries.
Lionheart
by Richard HibbardWhen Lions and Wales rugby star Richard Hibbard crashed into George Smith under a clear night sky in Australia, it felt as though the tremors might have rocked Sydney Harbour Bridge.Smith was the ‘Mr Indestructible’ of Australian rugby, yet he was helped off the pitch. Hooker Hibbard simply shook his trademark blond locks and carried on helping the Lions earn their 2013 series victory. Soon, pictures of "Hibbz" celebrating in the dressing room with James Bond actor Daniel Craig were being beamed around the world.In Lionheart the Ospreys star reflects on his long and often rocky road to the top of world rugby: from his roots in Port Talbot, to his stint with rugby league club Aberavon Fighting Irish, to fighting back from countless serious injuries.
Lions Triumphant
by Sam WarburtonWhen the British and Irish Lions set out for Australia in late May, they knew they faced a daunting task. Since the war, only four Lions sides had returned victorious, the last in 1997. In the modern era of professional rugby, some even questioned if the Lions concept still had a place. How could a mixture of of northern hemisphere nations come together and take on the might of one of the southern giants? Under coach Warren Gatland and captain Sam Warburton, the Lions of 2013 looked to overcome the doubters and to show they could still make the Lions roar. As captain, Warburton himself had to face questions over his form and fitness, but he emerged to lead his side to a stunning 23-21 victory in the first Test in Brisbane. The second Test was lost by the narrowest of margins, but the Lions bounced back to record an epic 41-16 triumph to seal the series. In this book, Warburton relives the entire Lions experience, from the moment he learned he had been chosen to captain the side to the time he got to raise the trophy at the end of the tour, and the huge welcome that greeted the squad when they returned home. Packed with insight and revealing details about the Lions preparations, this is the definitive inside account of one of rugby's greatest moments.
Lions of England
by Peter JacksonEngland has contributed some of the greatest players and most colourful characters to the rich history of the Lions, and never more so than in recent years. During the course of little more than a decade, a golden era for the Red Rose yielded four Grand Slams en route to the thrilling climax of the World Cup victory in Sydney, a triumph which has catapulted some of the side's stars to a higher plane in the nation's affections. It is not surprising, therefore, that English players have dominated the last four Lions tours in a way which none of the home countries has done before. Lions of England presents the country's most famous players in a series of revealing portraits, each telling a fascinating story woven around monumental Test matches. Rich in previously untold anecdote and humour, these accounts illustrate the lives and times of the greats spanning three-quarters of a century - from one pre-war knight of the realm, Carl Aarvold, to a more recent one, Clive Woodward. All the evocative names of English rugby are featured here, from Dickie Jeeps to Martin Johnson, Jeff Butterfield to Jason Robinson, Dean Richards to Lawrence Dallaglio. Other chapters are devoted to Peter Jackson (a rather better player than the author), John Pullin, Roger Uttley, Fran Cotton, David Duckham, Bill Beaumont, Peter Wheeler, Jeremy Guscott, Rob Andrew, Jason Leonard and, of course, Jonny Wilkinson.Peter Jackson, the Daily Mail's award-winning rugby writer, has drawn on all his experience and eye for the unusual to give the reader an insight into what makes these talented players tick as people, the early influences which shaped their careers and the momentous events which made them household names. Bang up to date with the inclusion of the summer 2005 series against the All Blacks and a comprehensive records appendix, Lions of England is sure to inform and entertain rugby lovers of every generation in equal measure.
Lions of Ireland: A Celebration of Irish Rugby Legends
by David WalmsleyLook for a Lions legend and the chances are you will find an Irishman. Throughout the touring team's history, the heroes of Irish rugby have been at the heart of the Lions' finest hours - on and off the pitch. Look at the Lions record books and you will find Irishmen at the top of almost every list, from Willie John McBride and Tony O'Reilly to Ronnie Dawson. No nation has provided more leaders of the Lions. In Lions of Ireland, these greats tell their stories of life on some of the longest, hardest roads in sport. Those featured include world-class players and characters who have contributed to Lions folklore, such as Karl Mullen, Jack Kyle, Fergus Slattery, Tom Kiernan, Mike Gibson and Syd Millar - and the account is brought up to date with contributions from the likes of Keith Wood. This book includes a complete reference section featuring every Irish player to have represented the Lions in Tests since the first united tour of 1910. It recalls the powerful personalities and relives the most dramatic deeds in the Lions' long history - from the 1971 groundbreaking triumph against the All Blacks and success against the odds in South Africa in 1997 to the 2005 tour of New Zealand.
Lita: A Less Traveled R.O.A.D.--The Reality of Amy Dumas (WWE)
by Michael Krugman Amy DumasAn exciting account of Amy Dumas—better known under her ring name Lita—and how she become one of the greatest female performers in WWE history.Taking unexpected risks, daring to do what no one has done before, that's the reality of Amy Dumas, the remarkable woman behind Lita. With only a guidebook for a companion, Amy traveled to Mexico City in the late 1990s to learn about lucha libre, Mexico's professional wrestling. When she returned to the States, she was resolute in her goal to be a professional wrestler. Amy found people who saw her determination and her heart, and agreed to train her. She met a number of wrestlers who would prove influential in her career. Among them were two North Carolina stars who had just signed with World Wrestling Entertainment—Matt and Jeff Hardy. Amy formed an instant bond with the brothers; their high-flying bravado inspired her own ring style. It wasn't long before Amy—now christened Lita—joined WWE. She proved to be a pioneer in women's wrestling. It took a broken neck suffered on the set of a television series to stop her...but only temporarily. Lita is the stirring tale of one young woman's amazing journey to the top of WWE.
Literacy Practices in Sports and Coaching: Developing Literacy Competencies in Interdisciplinary Environments (Routledge Research in Literacy Education)
by Rebecca G. HarperThis book addresses the ways in which literacy skills, including both reading and writing instruction, are introduced, reinforced, reviewed, and refined in a sports or physical education setting.While there has been significant research that highlights the academic benefits of sports participation and the use of sports programming and units for literacy instruction in the classroom, there is limited research regarding the literacy practices that occur as a direct part of sports participation. This book addresses this crucial gap in the scholarship. The argument presented in this manuscript contends that a number of literacy skills and competencies are taught in and through a number of sports programs and explores how they are effectively and naturally integrated into structured athletics/sports programming. Addressing engagement with literacy skills and competencies in a unique setting, it provides a new lens from which readers can view reading and writing.This book will be of critical interest to scholars and researchers with interests in literacy education and sports education, as well as instructional coaches, sports coaches, literacy educators, health and physical education teachers, middle and secondary educators, and administrators.
Literature Connections, The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and Related Readings
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Little Black Book vom Fussball: Das kleine Handbuch für den ganz Grossen Fussball (Little Black Books (Deutsche Ausgabe))
by Enrico BarzOb Fußball nun die wichtigste Nebensache oder die zweitwichtigste Hauptsache der Welt ist, darüber ließe sich sicher streiten. Unbestritten ist allerdings, dass es allerlei unheimlich wichtige Details gibt, die man unbedingt wissen sollte. Enrico Barz hat für Sie eine Auswahl aus Wissenswertem, Kuriosem, Tragischem und Triumphalem zusammengestellt. Er stellt Ihnen die großen Fußballnationen vor, ihre Stars, aber auch die kürzeste und die längste Halbzeit der Fußballgeschichte. Hier kann jeder noch etwas lernen, die Laie und der Fachmann. Wer schoss beziehungsweise warf noch einmal das Einwurftor? Außerdem finden Sie in diesem Buch auch Spielpläne für die großen Turniere zum Selbsteintragen. das Runduminfopaket für Fußballkenner, solche die es werden wollen, und diejenigen, die ihre fußballverrückte Umwelt einfach nur überleben müssen.
Little Brown Jug, The: The Michigan-Minnesota Football Rivalry (Images of Sports)
by Ken Magee Glenn E. Schembechler III Jon M. StevensWhen the Michigan Wolverines arrived in Minneapolis to battle the Minnesota Gophers in 1903, a simple 30¢, five-gallon Red Wing stoneware water jug began football's first rivalry trophy game. The "Little Brown Jug" has been the subject of conspiracy theories, theft, national championships, and most of all pride, with each game's victor prominently displaying the jug on its campus--until it is fought for again.
Little Giant® Encyclopedia: Baseball Quizzes
by Idea Logical Company, TheDie-hard baseball fans--take the challenge! Turn your baseball cap into a thinking cap, and test your knowledge of the game with over 600 brain-twisting questions about the big hits and amazing feats that occurred between the lime lines over the last 100 years: Who is the only pitcher in baseball history with two grand slams in one game? 1. Tony Cloninger 2. Wes Ferrell The major league record holder for most at-bats in a rookie season is: 1. Willie Wilson 2. Juan Samuel What was the last major league season in which there were no no-hitters pitched? 1. 1978 2. 1981 3. 1985 4. 1989 5. 1991 6. 1994 Who was the first National Leaguer to hit 50 home runs in two seasons? 1. George Foster 2. Roger Hornsby 3. Ralph Kiner 4. Willie Mays 5. Mel Ott 6. Mike Schmidt Even those who strike out on a few questions will relish these fascinating facts and insiders trivia! Answers: Tony Cloninger; Juan Samuel; 1989; Ralph Kiner 512 pages, 4 3/16 x 8 1/4.
Little Girls in Pretty Boxes: The Making and Breaking of Elite Gymnasts and Figure Skaters
by Joan RyanWelcome to the real world of women's gymnastics and figure skating -- the real world that happens away from the cameras, at the training camps and in the private lives of these talented teenage competitors. From starvation diets and debilitating injuries to the brutal tacties of tyrannical gymnasties guru Bela Karolyi, Little Girls in Pretty Boxes portrays the horrors endured by girls at the hands of their coaches and sometimes their own families. An acclaimed expose that has already helped reform Olympic sports -- now updated to reflect the latest developments in women's gymnastics and figure skating -- it continues to plead for sanity, safety, and an end to our national obsession: winning at any cost.
Little House on a Small Planet: Simple Homes, Cozy Retreats, and Energy Efficient Possibilities
by Shay SalomonCarpenter and construction manager Salomon presents readers with ideas for saving money, protecting the environment, and improving their livelihood by smart living in small spaces. The author profiles dozens of people around the world whose methods of scaling-down vary as widely as their locations--from single mothers in cooperative housing to homeowners converting to multi-use bathroom/lofts, adding home business spaces, or building from scratch. Floor plans; b&w and color images; and practical advice on legal matters, energy efficiency, creativity, and the importance of common spaces supplement the stories.
Little League Confidential
by Bill GeistA journalist dad tells of his exhilarating experiences coaching his son's Little League team with anecdotes about a ballerina batter, an unfair umpire uncle, and other stories that provide a fresh perspective on an American institution.
Little League, Big Dreams
by Charles EuchnerIt's just like the pros: bright lights, screaming fans, squawking commentators and five million people watching you play your heart out on national television for the right to be called champions. But these are not pampered multimillion-dollar athletes; they are 11- to 13-year-old kids. <br><br>The 2005 World Series was the most dramatic in the 58-year history of the Little League. With full access to the players, coaches and parents associated with both teams who played in that game, Charles Euchner delivers an astonishing and dramatic narrative that delves into every aspect of the little league game. <br><br>"Even those with only a passing interest in baseball will be intrigued by this fascinating look at Little League, 'the largest amateur sports organization in the world. '"<br>-Publishers Weekly<br><br>"Readers can expect to learn a great deal about the history of Little League and the stories behind many teams. This well-written book will inform and entertain. "<br>-Library Journal
Little Lefty
by Matthew F ChristopherThe smallest member of the Blackhawks, Bill can throw harder than anyone else on the team, including the regular pitcher. After hearing stories about "Little Lefty," a pint-sized pitcher who made the big leagues, he's determined to earn some playing time.
Little Legends: Exceptional Men In Black History
by Vashti HarrisonNew York Times bestselling author-illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on black men through history.An important book for readers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated and engagingly written volume brings to life true stories of black men in history. Among these biographies, readers will find aviators and artists, politicians and pop stars, athletes and activists. The exceptional men featured include artist Aaron Douglas, civil rights leader John Lewis, dancer Alvin Ailey, filmmaker Oscar Micheaux, musician Prince, photographer Gordon Parks, tennis champion Arthur Ashe, and writer James Baldwin.The legends in this book span centuries and continents, but what they have in common is that each one has blazed a trail for generations to come.
Little Monk and the Mantis
by Patrick Lugo John FuscoA young boy, abandoned on the steps of the Shaolin Temple, is adopted by mysterious Kung Fu monks. Raised in a place where the powers of animals are studied and practiced, Wong Long tries to fit in and learn kung fu.Forever bested by the exotic animal styles of the other students, Wong Long runs away from the temple. That summer, he discovers and befriends a small praying mantis. Naming the mantis "Teacher," Wong Long is inspired to create an entirely new style of self-defense. When he returns to Shaolin Temple with his own unique style, the young monk is redeemed, history is made, and a kung fu legend will live on forever.Little Monk and the Mantis is the thrilling tale of one boy's search for self-expression, courage and the peaceful, non-violent teachings that are at the root of true martial arts.
Little Pearl
by Melanie Sue BowlesIn this soulful sequel to the crowd favoriteLiberty Biscuit,a young teenager learns that no dream ever came true without believing it would.Katherine Pearl Baker—&“Kip&” for short—has just gone from being the only child on her family&’s rural peach farm to becoming a big sister. As her world and the people in it change in order to welcome a tiny new family member, Kip finds herself afloat, wondering if the place she&’s carved out in life is the right one for her, after all.While wandering one day in the woods she loves, Kip finds an old fence post bearing odd marks that appear to be symbols from a time long ago. Her discovery leads her to once again uncover a family secret and stories as yet untold about the ones she loves. What she learns tests her cherished relationship with her grandfather, as she recognizes a certain kind of loneliness within him for the first time and then must face what the resolution of that loneliness might mean.Adding a starving horse named &“Pearl&” to her herd of rescued horses and beloved donkey Liberty Biscuit provides Kip a needed purpose, and the barn becomes her refuge as she struggles with her own uncomfortable secret. Desperate to tell her parents but embarrassed and unsure of how, it takes the return of a boy she trusts for her to finally admit that her path might be different than others planned it would be. The trouble is, Kip isn&’t sure she can be brave enough to put her voice to her thoughts and share them.As the sweet-natured Little Pearl gradually regains her strength and beauty through Kip&’s thoughtful care, and the wary and distant Raven begins to trust Kip&’s presence and her touch, Kip feels the flame of a new dream flicker to life. With the birth of this dream, a level of understanding grows, not only of her horses, but of her grandfather, and eventually, of herself.Ages 9-13