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Lucky Luis
by Gary SotoAt Little League, Luis is catching fly balls, stealing bases, and hitting like a champ. But there is a problem: he thinks he's getting good luck from the snacks he samples at the supermarket before every game. Then one day his mom goes directly to the field and he has a horrible practice. The day she skips the stop at the store before a game, he strikes out twice. Luckily, Luis's father understands and convinces him that practice and concentration matter much more than any superstition.
Lucky Me: A Memoir of Changing the Odds
by Rich PaulA memoir of will, success, and the luck we make—from the founder and CEO of Klutch Sports Group and one of the most influential figures in the multibillion-dollar sports industry. <p><p> There’s a story about Rich Paul that everyone knows: A twenty-one-year-old kid from Cleveland who sells sports jerseys out of his car meets a high school basketball phenom named LeBron James at an airport—the two become friends and forge a decades-long partnership that reinvents the business of sports. That random meeting might seem like the lucky break that changed Paul’s life. But a moment of good fortune means nothing without the struggle that gets you there. And the truth is, Paul had always been lucky. <p><p> Rich Paul became a gambler at an early age—his fast mind and gift for finding an edge made him a devastating dice roller who could hold his own with grown men, win big, and walk away alive. Shooting dice wasn’t just a pastime; it was a way to earn money for his family as his mother struggled under the weight of drug addiction. He learned the secret science of dice in the same place he found all the lessons of his young life: the corner store his father operated, the center of the neighborhood’s frantic action. Paul’s father had another family but kept his son close working at the store. Paul dreamed of becoming a star athlete, but the streets were where he thrived, building a lucrative enterprise on shaky ground. When he found himself at a dangerous crossroads, he summoned the teachings of his past to create a different future. <p><p> Readers will follow the riveting journey of a young Rich Paul narrated by the Paul of today, who looks back with wit and insight, drawing out the lessons he learned at every stage—about business, people, and the values that lead to success. It’s the inspiring story of the luck that’s all around us, if we know where to look. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Lucky Me: My Sixty-Five Years in Baseball
by Eddie Robinson C. Paul RogersEddie Robinson&’s career lasted sixty-five years and spanned the era before and during World War II, integration, the organization of the players union, expansion, use of artificial turf, free agency, labor stoppages, and even the steroid era. He was a Minor League player, a Major League player, a coach, a farm director, a general manager, a scout, and a consultant. During his six and a half decades in baseball, he knew, played with or against, or worked for or with many of baseball&’s greats, including Hank Aaron, Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, Bob Feller, Rogers Hornsby, Mickey Mantle, Satchel Paige, Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, Tris Speaker, George Steinbrenner, Casey Stengel, Bill Veeck, and Ted Williams. The lively autobiography of Robinson, Lucky Me highlights a career that touched all aspects of the game from player to coach to front-office executive and scout. In it Robinson reveals for the first time that the 1948 Cleveland Indians stole the opposition&’s signs with the use of a telescope in their drive to the pennant. This edition features a new afterword by C. Paul Rogers III.
Lucky Scramble
by Peter RaymundoSix competitive cubers face off at the Speed Cubing national championships in this graphic novel that's perfect for fans of Roller Girl and the Last Kids on Earth series.Despite qualifying for the Speed Cubing National Championships in Las Vegas, twelve-year-old Tyler Goodman and his mom don&’t have the money to get him there. That is, until the retailer CubeMania offers him one of their coveted all-expenses-paid sponsorships! But getting to Vegas is just the beginning: There are hundreds of speed cubers from around the country, and each has something to prove. Like Dirk, who's certain he's about to nab his third straight National Championship trophy. Lizzy and Izzy Peterson, twins who crush cubing competitions with the exact same moves and times—until one of them decides to break the mold. Renowned eight-year-old prodigy Eli Newton solved his first puzzle cube at five, yet his dad seems much more excited about the sport and there&’s something . . . off about his cubes. And then there&’s Miles Oldman, the first American to solve the cube in under 40 seconds, who&’s back decades later to set some new records. As Lucky Scramble moves with lightning speed between the stories of these six contestants—plus that of CubeMania&’s founder and CEO Victor Chen—puzzle cube devotees and fans of graphic novels alike won&’t be able to resist racing through the pages until the very last cube has been solved.
Lucky Seven: Sports Stories
by Matthew F ChristopherFootball, baseball, hockey, and slot-car racing are among the sports topics covered in these seven stories.
Lucky Soccer Save (Jake Maddox JV)
by Jake MaddoxLuis “Lucky” Martinez is the new kid on River Valley Junior High’s JV soccer team. But his goalie skills aren’t the only thing being tested. When a school talent show opens for auditions, Luis will find out if he’s inherited his abuela’s musical skills. Can Luis juggle both, or will he have to choose which of his passions to save: soccer or music?
Lucky in Left Field
by Betsy DuffeyLucky the dog tries to regain his spot as left fielder on his master's losing baseball team after a new coach arrives and banishes Lucky from the ball park.
Lucky's Crash Landing (Lucky Ladd Series #1)
by Dean HughesLucky, a new and unusual pupil in the sixth grade, decides to befriend the class outcast, finds they share an interest in skateboarding, and tries to enlist the other Mormons in the class to join his campaign to gain his new friend some self-esteem. Is Lucky really lucky? He gets into more accidents than anyone you'll ever meet. Sidewalk cracks reach out and grab his shoes. Steps suddenly disappear under his feet. His father is in a business that checks out disasters, so they travel from place to place in their motor home. Lucky can always make new friends at church and at school, but he has to say good-bye to them a few weeks later. Most people would say he's unlucky. Ron Ladd, Lucky's father, insists that no one is luckier. The worst accidents don't seem to affect Lucky much. So when they come to Shoreside, California, after an ocean storm has hit the town, he brings his brand of luck with him. You'll have to find out for yourself what happens to the school (it's lucky to still be standing). Lucky also decides to take up skateboarding. He gets to spend lots of time in the air and on the ground. Like when he soars off a seven-foot drop to the beach below. Or when he decides to try jumps on a ramp. He has the kind of luck you hope you never have. Ages 9-12 RL 5-7 Read the other 5 books in the Lucky Ladd series including: #2 Lucky Breaks Loose, and #3 Lucky's Gold Mine. There is also a humorous series by Dean Hues about a boy named Nutty Nutsell. Bookshare's library contains 58 more books about family, baseball, soccer and other sports, faith, history and war written by Dean Hughes to appeal to boys.
Lucy Finds Her Way
by Nancy RueAs twelve-year-old Lucy prepares for the Olympic Development Program soccer try-outs, she struggles with the complexities of middle school, her relationship with her best friend, and Aunt Karen, who is trying to take over her life while her father is away.
Lucy's Perfect Summer
by Nancy RueFacing up to a cheater at an elite soccer day camp and some difficult events at home helps eleven-year-old Lucy do some growing up during a summer which, while very different from the one she imagined, turns out to be just right.
Luis Amaranto Perea (Superstars of Soccer SPANISH)
by Elizabeth Levy SadDesde sus inicios en Independiente de Medellín, y luego en el mítico club argentino Boca Juniors, Luis Amaranto Perea demostró tener el temple, la garra y la habilidad que son la marca registrada de los grandes del fútbol latinoamericano de todos los tiempos. Trabajador, esforzado, humilde y solidario, este defensor impecable, marcador sagaz y efectivo, es reconocido como uno de los grandes, por su velocidad y precisión en el campo de juego. Ha tenido una brillante carrera en el Atlético de Madrid y es una pieza clave de la Selección Colombia. Querido por sus compañeros y por los fanáticos de todos los clubes por los que pasó, Perea, quien recibió el premio "Colombiano Ejemplar" en 2005, es admirado como jugador y como persona: un hombre que pudo superar las adversidades de una infancia difícil, para conquistar al mundo con su talento.
Luis Amaranto Perea (Superstars of Soccer)
by Elizabeth Levy SadDesde sus inicios en Independiente de Medellín, y luego en el mítico club argentino Boca Juniors, Luis Amaranto Perea demostró tener el temple, la garra y la habilidad que son la marca registrada de los grandes del fútbol latinoamericano de todos los tiempos. Trabajador, esforzado, humilde y solidario, este defensor impecable, marcador sagaz y efectivo, es reconocido como uno de los grandes, por su velocidad y precisión en el campo de juego. Ha tenido una brillante carrera en el Atlético de Madrid y es una pieza clave de la Selección Colombia. Querido por sus compañeros y por los fanáticos de todos los clubes por los que pasó, Perea, quien recibió el premio "Colombiano Ejemplar" en 2005, es admirado como jugador y como persona: un hombre que pudo superar las adversidades de una infancia difícil, para conquistar al mundo con su talento.
Luis Suarez: Crossing the Line - My Story
by Luis SuarezLuis Suárez was a young boy already in love with football by the time his family moved from the countryside to Uruguay's capital, Montevideo. The guile and trickery of the street kid made an impact with the country's biggest club, Nacional, before he was spotted by Dutch scouts who brought him to Europe. <P><P> Suárez was lured from Ajax to Merseyside by another iconic number 7, Kenny Dalglish. From that moment, he terrorised Premier League defences, driving a resurgent Liverpool towards their most exciting top-flight season in 24 years. But there is another side to Luis Suárez: the naturally fiery temperament which drives his competitiveness on the pitch. There was the very public incident with Patrice Evra of bitter rivals Manchester United, and the biting of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, for which Suárez received eight- and ten-match suspensions respectively. <P>Then during the World Cup finals in Brazil, in a physical encounter against Italy, he bit defender Giorgi Chiellini on the shoulder. Banned from football for four months, derided by the press, he left Brazil in the most testing of circumstances. <P>In the summer's final twist, he became one of the most expensive footballers of all time, moving from Liverpool to Barcelona. <P>In Crossing the Line, Luis Suárez talks from the heart about his intriguing career, his personal journey from scrapping street kid to performer on football's biggest stage, and the never-say-die attitude that sometimes causes him to overstep the mark.
Luis Suarez: Crossing the Line - My Story
by Luis SuarezLuis Suárez was a young boy already in love with football by the time his family moved from the countryside to Uruguay's capital, Montevideo. The guile and trickery of the street kid made an impact with the country's biggest club, Nacional, before he was spotted by Dutch scouts who brought him to Europe.Suárez was lured from Ajax to Merseyside by another iconic number 7, Kenny Dalglish. From that moment, he terrorised Premier League defences, driving a resurgent Liverpool towards their most exciting top-flight season in 24 years.But there is another side to Luis Suárez: the naturally fiery temperament which drives his competitiveness on the pitch. There was the very public incident with Patrice Evra of bitter rivals Manchester United, and the biting of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.Then during the World Cup finals in Brazil, in a physical encounter against Italy, he bit defender Giorgi Chiellini on the shoulder. Banned from football for four months, derided by the press, he was marched out of the country.In the summer's final twist, he became one of the most expensive footballers of all time, moving from Liverpool to Barcelona. In his first season at the Nou Camp he helped Barca to La Liga and Copa del Rey titles, scoring 16 goals in 27 games.In Crossing the Line, Luis Suárez talks from the heart about his intriguing career, his personal journey from scrapping street kid to performer on football's biggest stage, and the never-say-die attitude that sometimes causes him to overstep the mark.(P)2014 Headline Digital
Luis Suarez: El Pistolero
by Luis SuarezLuis Suárez was a young boy already in love with football by the time his family moved from the countryside to Uruguay's capital, Montevideo. The guile and trickery of the street kid made an impact with the country's biggest club, Nacional, before he was spotted by Dutch scouts who brought him to Europe.Suárez was lured from Ajax to Merseyside by another iconic number 7, Kenny Dalglish. From that moment, he terrorised Premier League defences, driving a resurgent Liverpool towards their most exciting top-flight season in 24 years.But there is another side to Luis Suárez: the naturally fiery temperament which drives his competitiveness on the pitch. There was the very public incident with Patrice Evra of bitter rivals Manchester United, and the biting of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.Then during the World Cup finals in Brazil, in a physical encounter against Italy, he bit defender Giorgi Chiellini on the shoulder. Banned from football for four months, derided by the press, he was marched out of the country.In the summer's final twist, he became one of the most expensive footballers of all time, moving from Liverpool to Barcelona. In his first season at the Nou Camp he helped Barca to La Liga and Copa del Rey titles, scoring 16 goals in 27 games.In Crossing the Line, Luis Suárez talks from the heart about his intriguing career, his personal journey from scrapping street kid to performer on football's biggest stage, and the never-say-die attitude that sometimes causes him to overstep the mark.
Luis Suárez (Superstars of Soccer SPANISH)
by Gustavo VazquezLuis Suárez, joven y talentoso futbolista uruguayo que ha permanecido en el foco de la prensa internacional, tiene algo que ofrecer a cada uno de sus seguidores: controversia, declaraciones atrevidas, buen fútbol y sobre todo, goles. Este indomable jugador, nacido en la ciudad de Salto y más tarde emigrado a Montevideo, es el protagonista de una de las más dramáticas historias en el balompié Charrúa: desde sus humildes orígenes en un barrio pobre de Uruguay, pasando por las filas del Club Nacional, saltó a la fama internacional en el Mundial de Sudáfrica 2010, llegando hoy al estrellato en los clubes de Europa. La del "Pistolero" es una historia de amor, sacrificio y éxito, cuyo final todavía no está escrito.
Luis Suárez (Superstars of Soccer)
by Gustavo VazquezLuis Suárez, joven y talentoso futbolista uruguayo que ha permanecido en el foco de la prensa internacional, tiene algo que ofrecer a cada uno de sus seguidores: controversia, declaraciones atrevidas, buen fútbol y sobre todo, goles. Este indomable jugador, nacido en la ciudad de Salto y más tarde emigrado a Montevideo, es el protagonista de una de las más dramáticas historias en el balompié Charrúa: desde sus humildes orígenes en un barrio pobre de Uruguay, pasando por las filas del Club Nacional, saltó a la fama internacional en el Mundial de Sudáfrica 2010, llegando hoy al estrellato en los clubes de Europa. La del "Pistolero" es una historia de amor, sacrificio y éxito, cuyo final todavía no está escrito.
Lupe Wong No Baila: (Lupe Wong Won't Dance Spanish Edition)
by Donna Barba HigueraLupe Wong quiere ser la primera lanzadora femenina en las Grandes Ligas.Durante toda su infancia, ha defendido causas. Algunas dignas…como la expansión de las opciones de raza en los exámenes escolares, para que sean más allá de unas pocas posibilidades. Y otras menos…como quejarse al canal BBC sobre la duración entre temporadas de Doctor Who.Lupe necesita un 100% como calificación en todas sus clases para conocer a su lanzador favorito, Fu Li Hernández, quien es Mexi-Chino cómo ella. ¿Qué pasa cuando la música country llega al gimnasio? Seguramente no va a quedarse con los brazos cruzados.
Lupe Wong Won't Dance
by Donna Barba HigueraMy gym shorts burrow into my butt crack like a frightened groundhog.Don't you want to read a book that starts like that??Lupe Wong is going to be the first female pitcher in the Major Leagues.She's also championed causes her whole young life. Some worthy…like expanding the options for race on school tests beyond just a few bubbles. And some not so much…like complaining to the BBC about the length between Doctor Who seasons.Lupe needs an A in all her classes in order to meet her favorite pitcher, Fu Li Hernandez, who's Chinacan/Mexinese just like her. So when the horror that is square dancing rears its head in gym? Obviously she's not gonna let that slide.Not since Millicent Min, Girl Genius has a debut novel introduced a character so memorably, with such humor and emotional insight. Even square dancing fans will agree…
Lute!: The Seasons of My Life
by David Fisher Lute OlsonLute! presents the autobiography of one of college basketball's greatest coaches, Lute Olson. "It was love at first sight. . . . One day I picked up a basketball, and it never let me go."For fifty seasons Lute Olson taught young athletes the skills of basketball--and life. Starting as a high school coach, he worked his way to the top of the basketball world, winning more than a thousand games, a national championship, and a world championship, producing some of the NBA's biggest stars, and eventually being enshrined in the basketball Hall of Fame.Lute! is the story of his upbringing in Mayville, North Dakota, where he learned his famous work ethic and survival skills; the telling of the eighteen years it took to finally coach for a major college team; the fond memories of coaching famed players as well as the stories of bitter losses and breathtaking wins. This is his story, from recruiting in the big cities and the vast farmlands of the Midwest, to finally winning an NCAA championship. It's the inside-the-locker-room story of many extraordinary emotional moments that will live forever in basketball lore. "Lute! Lute! Lute!" The cheer by which the Arizona fans greet their coach before each game is the story of a man with a lifelong passion for a game. This book will take the reader inside the incredibly popular world of collegiate basketball, as seen through the eyes of a giant of the sport.But his is far more than a basketball story. Lute's partner for forty-seven years in building championship programs was his high school sweetheart, Bobbi, whose blueberry pancakes became as widely known in the basketball world as his own full head of white hair. While Lute was the taciturn coach, she became the player's mother-away-from-home. America got to meet her as she fought her way courtside through cheering fans after Lute's Arizona team had earned a trip to the Final Four, and on national television he swept her off her feet and the two of them whirled round and round in joy. It is a love story of a couple who together built a sports legend. Lute and Bobbi Olson were a team. The Arizona community loved her almost as much as he did---traditionally at the beginning of each game the Wildcat band greeted them with a cheer. Their almost half-century love affair ended with Bobbi's death from cancer. Lute explores how he dealt with her death, and how he moved forward to find a new love.This is the chronicle of one American boy's dream to become a great basketball coach--his achievements, his coaching strategies, and the wins and losses he faced as boy, man, and coach, but always with one constant in his life: the game of basketball. This is the story of fifty seasons in the life of Lute Olson.
Lyons on Horses: John Lyons' Proven Conditioned-Response Training Program
by Sinclair Browning John LyonsWith almost three decades of experience as a horse trainer-instructor, John Lyons has become known as "America's Most Trusted Horseman. " With a special dedication to horses and horse owners, his concepts have influenced every level of performance, riding style, and breed of horse throughout the world. Each year, thousands of horse handlers flock to his clinics to learn from a man whose training philosophies virtually guarantee success.
Líderes del deporte
by Juan Pablo SagarnaLas imágenes de situaciones deportivas nos proveen de valiosos elementospara ser usados en nuestras relaciones. La clave es trasladar laentrega, la pasión, la perseverancia y el compromiso del deporte anuestra vida diaria, como lo demuestran estos deportistas. Existe un método para ser un líder del deporte. Y los principaleslíderes del deporte argentino lo develan aquí, a través de sus historiasde vida. Algunas de las características de este método son ladisciplina, la responsabilidad, la coherencia, la confianza, lahonestidad, el trabajo en equipo, la solidaridad, la capacidad deresolver situaciones, encontrar el modo de relacionarnos únicamente deforma positiva con quienes nos rodean y, sobre todo, detectar laoportunidad para dar definitivamente un salto de calidad.El relato de cada uno de los protagonistas de este libro sirve paraobservar y confirmar que no hay obstáculos. ¿Cómo llegaron a serlíderes? ¿En qué momento hicieron el clic que les permitió derribarcualquier barrera y convertirse en los mejores de cada disciplina?Este libro logra llevar el mensaje de estos brillantes deportistas aquienes no viven el deporte, pero sí pueden aplicar su aprendizaje encuestiones cotidianas, tanto en el trabajocomo en el plano familiar y social.
M Is for Maple Leafs: An Official Toronto Maple Leafs Alphabet Book
by Michael UlmerFor nearly a century, the Toronto Maple Leafs have stood as one of the most popular hockey franchises in the NHL. With M Is for Maple Leafs, children across North America will discover the alphabet while being introduced to interesting Leaf history. From people (such as Mats Sundin and Johnny Bower) to hockey terminology (line change and face-off) and places and things (dressing room, Air Canada Centre, puck), the world of hockey is depicted in this fun and lively picture book. Featuring rhyming text from author Mike Ulmer and striking illustrations from Melanie Rose, this book captures the spirit of "Canada's game." M Is for Maple Leafs is destined to become a classic that will be handed down from generation to generation.
MAGIC: The Life of Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson
by Roland LazenbyThe definitive biography of the basketball legend Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, from the author of Michael Jordan: the Life. Magic Johnson is one of the most beloved, and also controversial, athletes in history. He lifted the dowdy sport of American pro basketball into the global spotlight, a transformation driven by his ability to eviscerate opponents with a grand sense of fun. He was a master entertainer who directed basketball to the heights of both glory and epic excess, all of it driven by his mind-blowing no-look passes and personal charm. At the charismatic height of his power, Johnson shocked the world with his personal story which pushed public awareness of the HIV and AIDs crisis. Through hundreds of interviews with Johnson's coaches, representatives past and present, teammates, opponents, friends and loved ones, including key conversations with Johnson himself, this is the first truly definitive study of the revolutionary player: the man, the icon, Magic Johnson.
MINT in Bewegung: Anwendungsbezogene Lernstationen für interdisziplinären Unterricht
by Ingo Wagner Simone Neher-AsylbekovFür viele Herausforderungen der modernen Gesellschaft ist ein vernetztes und fachübergreifendes Denken notwendig. Damit Referendar*innen und Lehrkräfte diese fachübergreifende Denkweise besser in den Unterricht einbringen können, werden in diesem Buch 13 umfangreich aufbereitete und interdisziplinäre Lerneinheiten vorgestellt.Sie ermöglichen einen innovativen Zugang durch die Verknüpfung von MINT-Inhalten (Mathematik, Informatik, Naturwissenschaften und Technik) mit sportlichen Bewegungen, die die Lernenden am eigenen Körper direkt erfahren können. Hierfür sind die Lerneinheiten in Stationen organisiert und enthalten fundierte Sachanalysen. Zudem werden ausführliche didaktische Hintergründe, wie z. B. antizipierte Ergebnisse, mögliche Probleme und Differenzierungsoptionen, bereitgestellt. Zusätzliche Materialien, wie beispielsweise Lösungsblätter, sind ergänzend kostenlos online abrufbar. Die Lerneinheiten stammen aus dem Schülerlabor „MINT in Bewegung“ am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) und bereichern den Unterricht durch spannende Versuche sowie praktisches Arbeiten mit naturwissenschaftlichen Methoden und Messgeräten. Sie eignen sich für Schüler*innen der Sekundarstufe 1 aller Schulformen. Für Lehrkräfte ergibt sich hierdurch eine innovative Möglichkeit, traditionelle Lehrmethoden um neue Perspektiven zu erweitern.