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My Winter City
by James GladstoneA boy, his father and their dog have a perfect day in a snowy city, illustrated by Governor General’s Literary Award winner Gary Clement. A young boy wakes up in the early light of a winter morning, pulls on his boots and mittens, and steps out into the snowy city with his dad. They trudge through the snow, their dog bounding along beside them, then a slushy, steamy bus ride takes them to the tobogganing hill for some winter fun. The boy describes all the sights and sounds of the day, from the frost in Dad’s beard and the snow “pillows” in the park, to the noisy clunking snow plows and the singing buskers they pass on their way home. That night, the boy lies awake under cozy covers, reflecting on the day, as snow blankets the world outside his window. This is winter in the city. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
My World
by Peter SaganIn My World, Peter Sagan, one of cycling's greatest riders of all time, gives bike racing fans a glimpse behind the scenes of his cycling life, revealing the full extent of his dedication to competition and determination to win. With four Tour de France points jersey victories, three road race world championships, the 2018 Paris-Roubaix, and multiple spring classics among Sagan’s palmares, the world of cycling agrees that this intense yet fun-loving rider is among the most dominant and fun-to-watch riders of his generation. Inside My World, Sagan discusses his relationship with fellow riders, his heroes, and how he copes with the expectation of success. He also shares technical details about his preparation, dissects the art of the sprint, and analyzes the tactics that play out during a fiercely competitive stage or race.
My Wrexham Story: The Inspirational Autobiography From The Beloved Football Hero
by Paul MullinThe memoir from Wrexham's star player, Paul Mullin - as seen in Welcome to Wrexham, a Disney+ documentary series by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.In July 2021, shortly after being named League Two's Player of the Season and Golden Boot, Paul Mullin sent shockwaves through the EFL by taking a downwards move to National League team, Wrexham AFC. Since then, 'Super Paul Mullin' has helped transform the Wrexham team, scoring goal after goal, helping secure promotion, and capturing the imaginations of football fans across the world in the process.Here for the first time, Mullin tells his own story: his roots in Liverpool, the highs and lows of English football's promotion race, lessons learnt from his young son's Autism diagnosis, and what happens when Hollywood comes knocking at your door.
My Year as a Clown: A Novel
by Robert Steven WilliamsWith My Year as a Clown, Williams introduces us to the Philadelphia Eagles-obsessed Chuck Morgan, reeling after being blindsided by the abrupt collapse of his 20-year marriage. Morgan is a new kind of male hero, imperfect and uncertain, who--like his favorite football team--is fumbling forward into uncertainty. The 2013 Silver Medal Winner for Popular Fiction from the Independent Publisher Book Awards. Initially, Chuck worries he'll never have a relationship again, that he could stand in the lobby of a brothel with a hundred dollar bill plastered to his forehead and still not get lucky. But as his emotionally raw, 365-day odyssey unfolds, Chuck gradually relearns to live on his own, navigating the minefield of issues faced by the suddenly single--new routines, awkward dates, and even more awkward sex. Clown will attract fans of the new breed of novelists that includes Nick Hornby, Jonathan Tropper and Tom Perrotta. Like others in that distinguished group, Robert Steven Williams delivers a painfully honest glimpses into the modern male psyche while writing about both sexes with equal ease and grace in a way that's both hilarious and heartbreaking at the same time. "Williams has written a terrific novel. His book pulls back the curtain on male masculinity--showing us what a guy really goes through when dealing with the difficult mess of his beloved spouse's infidelity and the ensuing divorce. Williams' characters give us the real-deal: a gut wrenching and often humorous look, showing us the everyday horrors of what it's like to start all over again as one approaches middle age." - Suzan-Lori Parks, winner Pulitzer Prize for Drama "Robert Steven Williams has written a novel of tremendous honesty, humor, and insight. His story of Chuck Morgan, cast adrift on the rocky shoals of dating when his wife of twenty years suddenly leaves him, does for men what Bridget Jones's Diary did for women." - Joy Johannessen, editor for Alice Sebold, Amy Bloom, Michael Cunningham and My Year as a Clown "When we first meet Chuck Morgan, he's broken, twisted and confused. And that's what makes him so interesting. Like other intriguing literary heroes, he is at his best after life has knocked him to the ground, forcing him to find a new way to be strong again; damaged maybe, but more confident this time, with a kinder, more open heart." - Jimmie Dale Gilmore, The Flatlanders
My Year in the Middle
by Lila Quintero WeaverSixth-grader Lu Olivera just wants to keep her head down and get along with everyone in her class. The trouble is, Lu's old friends have been changing lately -- acting boy crazy and making snide remarks about Lu's newfound talent for running track. Lu's secret hope for a new friend is fellow runner Belinda Gresham. <p><p>But in 1970 in Red Grove, Alabama, blacks and whites don't mix. As segregationist ex-governor George Wallace ramps up his campaign against the current governor, Albert Brewer, growing tensions in the state -- and in the classroom -- mean that Lu can't stay neutral about the racial divide at school. Will she find the gumption to stand up for what's right and to choose friends who do the same?
My Year of Running Dangerously
by Tom ForemanCNN correspondent Tom Foreman's remarkable journey from half-hearted couch potato to ultra-marathon runner, with four half-marathons, three marathons, and 2,000 miles of training in between; a poignant and warm-hearted tale of parenting, overcoming the challenges of age, and quiet triumph.As a journalist whose career spans three decades, CNN correspondent Tom Foreman has reported from the heart of war zones, riots, and natural disasters. He has interviewed serial killers and been in the line of fire. But the most terrifying moment of his life didn't occur on the job--it occurred at home, when his 18-year old daughter asked, "How would you feel about running a marathon with me?" At the time, Foreman was approaching 51 years old, and his last marathon was almost 30 years behind him. The race was just sixteen weeks away, but Foreman reluctantly agreed. Training with his daughter, who had just started college, would be a great bonding experience, albeit a long and painful one. My Year of Running Dangerously is Foreman's journey through four half-marathons, three marathons, and one 55-mile race. What started as an innocent request from his daughter quickly turned into a rekindled passion for long-distance running--for the training, the camaraderie, the defeats, and the victories. Told with honesty and humor, Foreman's account captures the universal fears of aging and failure alongside the hard-won moments of triumph, tenacity, and going further than you ever thought possible.From the Hardcover edition.
My Year of the Racehorse
by Kevin ChongKevin Chong has grand plans. He draws up a to-do list of major milestones that will give him the life he always wanted-and the life that will inspire awe and envy in his friends. Things like settling down and starting a family; learning a foreign language; getting a tattoo. But these grand plans go out the window when Chong makes an unconventional decision: he's going to buy a racehorse. Not the whole thing-he'll become part-owner of the horse. Just don't ask him which part.Thus Chong meets Blackie, the racehorse that will win his heart, even if she doesn't always win on the track. He meets Randi, the cantankerous and foul-mouthed horse trainer with a heart of gold. He meets an assorted array of characters who work, live and drink at the track-and, one by one, the items on his to-do list are crossed out and replaced with horse-related ambitions. His goals are a bit more humble (cussing like a track worker replaces learning a foreign language), but his life has gained new meaning.The story is infused with the noise, excitement and faded glamour of the horse-racing world. It is strewn with fascinating tidbits about the history and tradition of this
My Yoga Guru: First Class Poses, Postures and Positions for Beginners to the More Advanced
by Dory WalkerMy Yoga Guru provides the reader with the ultimate in practical instruction by combining the benefits of a fully-illustrated book with a companion instructional app. The book provides core illustrated theory and step-by-step guides to yoga positions and exercises. All the exercises are heavily illustrated, making it easy for you to follow along at home, and the book provides in-depth instruction that takes you from the basics through to the more advanced poses. The book is structured to give core theory and explain the history of yoga, include instructions on the basic, beginner, intermediate and advanced positions, and help with designing your own sessions. The My Guru application uniquely enhances the yoga learning experience and is downloadable to your iPhone or iPad via the App Store. This allows you to take your Guru with you and get instruction wherever you choose to exercise. Its versatility allows you to design sessions that will suit your level of ability while making it easy to track your exercise history and monitor key aspects of your health.
My life as a Gamer
by Janet TashjianDerek Fallon gets the chance of a lifetime―to participate in a gaming company focus group and to test out a new video game called "Arctic Ninja." Together with his friends Carly, Matt, and Umberto, Derek thinks his gaming talents will be showcased.<P><P> But he soon realizes that everyone has got him beat, including whiz kid El Cid. On top of that, school reading tests have begun and Derek feels doubly off his game. Isn't there anything he's good at?
Mysterium: A Novel
by Susan FroderbergA BBC Summer Read"Must-read . . . [Mysterium] ascends, literally and figuratively, vividly capturing the outer edge of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual travail." --The Washington PostInspired by the true story of Nanda Devi Unsoeld’s tragic 1976 death while climbing her namesake mountain, Susan Froderberg’s novel Mysterium tells the tale of a courageous woman’s ascent to the summit of India’s highest peak to honor her fallen mother.Mysterium, known as Mount Sarasvati, looms over the Indian Himalayas as the range’s tallest peak in the dazzling fictional world Susan Froderberg has created.Sarasvati “Sara” Troy is determined to reach the peak for which she was christened, and to climb it in honor of her mother, who perished in a mountaineering accident when Sara was just a child. She asks her father, a celebrated mountaineer and philosophy professor, to organize and lead the expedition.The six climbers he recruits are an uneasy mix. They include his longtime friend Dr. Arun Reddy, a recent widower, and Reddy’s son, who often challenges his father; Wilder Carson, the acclaimed climber who is tormented by the death of his brother; Wilder’s wife, Vida, a former lover of Dr. Reddy; and the distinguished scholar of climbing Virgil Adams and his wife, Hillary. Porters and Sherpas are recruited in India to assist and be part of the team.The party’s journey is harrowing, taking them from the mountain’s gorge, into its sanctuary, and finally onto the summit, a path that evokes the hell, purgatory, and heaven of Dante’s Inferno. As the air thins and this unforgettable journey unfolds, Sara emerges as a Beatrice-like figure, buoying her companions up the mountain through the sheer strength and beauty of her being. Both monumental quest and dreamlike odyssey, Mysterium is infused with the language of climbing and profound existential insight.
Mystery Coach
by Matthew F ChristopherWhen their coach becomes ill and their baseball team starts falling apart, several of the Blazers begin receiving coaching tips from an anonymous phone caller.
Mystery Dad
by Leona KarrInstant FatherMark Richards opened the door to his bachelor apartment and there they were-a little boy and girl, and a baby. Looking to "Uncle Mark" for care and shelter...since his late brother's widow had vanished without a trace.Instant DangerDesperate, he hired P.I. Kerri Kincaid to find the missing woman. But the seemingly simple case turned sinister...and when danger drove Kerri into his home, desire drew her into his arms....Instant Family?Watching over Kerri and the children roused instincts Mark hadn't experienced. He wanted to protect them. To keep them close. And to just plain keep them...
Mystery at Lake Placid
by Roy MacgregorThere is fast-paced adventure, colorful settings, and plenty of thrilling hockey action in this exciting relaunch of the much-loved Screech Owls series.
Mystery of the Lost Lynx
by Tamra WightWhen their favorite campground opens for winter break, Cooper, Packrat, and friends are hoping for a week of snowy fun. But a mysterious lynx kit, a reckless snowmobiler, and a potentially dangerous poacher send them off on a snowy adventure and an exciting chase. Can they solve the mystery and protect the camp’s wildlife from poachers before it’s too late? Author Tamra Wight introduces a new season and new characters in the fifth installment of her popular middle-grade series.
Mystery of the Melting Snowman
by Florence Parry Heide Sophie Escabasse Roxanne Heide PierceIt's snowman season in the neighborhood, but the Spotlighters discover that someone's not just playing! They find a curious iron figurine hidden inside one of the snowmen. Who was hiding it--and why? When a stranger comes looking for it, it's clear the Spotlight Club has another mystery to solve!
Myths and Milestones in the History of Sport
by Stephen WaggThe conventional history of sport, as conveyed by television and the sports press, has thrown up a great many apparent turning points, but knowledge of these apparently defining moments is often slight. This book offers readable, in-depth studies of a series of these watersheds in sport history and of the circumstances in which they came about.
Más Alto
by Lexy TimmsLa atleta de salto de altura Jani Felix participa en un recorrido completo en la Universidad de Gatica, una escuela de la División Uno de la NCAA. Está decidida a completar las NCAA, así como disfrutar del año con su nueva compañera de habitación, Aileen Nessa, una vallista de Ohio. Lo que intenta evitar es centrarse en uno de los mejores nadadores del equipo universitario, Carter Daily. Cuando las notas de Jani empiezan a bajar, guarda silencio, temerosa de pedir ayuda. Cuando los resultados de su rendimiento empiezan a descender, ya no puede ocultarlo. Debe decidir si se va a hundir o a nadar.
Más Fuerte
by Lexy TimmsLibro 4 de la serie Universidad de Gatica Cuando la atleta de alto rendimiento Chrissy se lesiona, tiene que pasar una temporada fuera de la pista para recuperar su fuerza. Concentrada en fortalecerse, comienza a ejercitarse en el cuarto de pesas y conoce a la estrella de hockey lesionado, Ryan Phillips. ¿Se recuperarán ambos físicamente y la atracción que ha surgido entre ellos ayudará a arreglar la confianza que se ha roto mentalmente en ambos? * Esta historia NO es erótica. Es un romance contemporáneo deportivo adulto y universitario. *
Más rápido (Serie Universidad de Gática #2)
by Lexy TimmsSegundo libro de la serie Universidad de Gática. La saltadora de vallas Aileen Nessa sorprendió al mundo del atletismo universitario por haber firmado con una pequeña universidad de la División I de la NCAA. Una chica con talento, tanto en la pista como en el aula, que decide ir a la Universidad de Gática. Nadie sabe que el motivo principal por el que ha firmado con la facultad es un jugador de fútbol americano y defensa de primera categoría. Lejos de su pequeño pueblo de Ohio, llega a una ciudad universitaria dedicada a los deportes y al éxito. Mientras intenta adaptarse a la vida universitaria como atleta del equipo, se da cuenta de que, por su estatus, se encuentra con ventajas y con desafíos. Tyler Jensen, el chico cuya atención quiere llamar desesperadamente, parece haberse olvidado de todo lo que ocurrió en el viaje de reclutamiento de Aileen el pasado febrero. Ella, desolada, deja a un lado la frustración de la única forma que sabe: el atletismo. ¿Conseguirá la plenitud que tan desesperadamente desea al llevarlo todo al límite? ¿O todo se vendrá abajo antes de que llegue a la primera valla? No es erótica. Es una novela para adultos jóvenes dentro de la temática del deporte universitario. Solamente para lectores adultos. Contiene escenas sexuales, pero no hay sexo explícito.
Máscara vs. Máscara (El enmascarado de terciopelo #Volumen 3)
by Diego Mejía Eguiluz¿La sensibilidad se lleva bien con los luchadores? ¡Tercera caída! El conde de terciopelo había llegado casi casi a la cima de su carrera tras ganar el campeonato de peso wélter, pero el canijo Golden Fire lo retó a un combate máscara contra máscara en el clásico plan de "¿Qué, eres gallina?". El Conde cayó en la trampa y ¡aceptó el desafío! No será fácil pues, en una jugada maestra, GOLDEN FIRE logró meterse prácticamente hasta la cocina de la casa del Conde, y ahora el Aterciopelado tendrá que enfrentar esos "pequeños" asuntos de familia. Aparte, Vladimir sigue en la baba y no se atreve a invitarle un helado a su vecina Leonor. La temible Karla, fúrica por no tener la atención del niño que le gusta, está decidida a sacar a esa escuincla mensa de la jugada. Nada como un poco de poesía y música (desafinada) para relajar el alma sensible y mantener la concentración en este alocado mundo del pancracio, digo, las luchas.
N 2 Deep (TodaysGirls.com #7)
by Terry Brown Laurie KnowltonAmber needs help from God when she is talked into trying out for the soccer team while being swamped with demands for the Web site she is developing for her school.
NASCAR 123 (My First NASCAR Racing Series #1)
by Christopher JordanAn exciting new NASCAR series for the youngest of racing fans. Introduce your children to the early basic concepts through the exciting world of NASCAR in this officially licensed NASCAR series.
NASCAR ABC (My First NASCAR Racing Series #2)
by Christopher JordanAn exciting new NASCAR series for the youngest of racing fans. Introduce your children to the early basic concepts through the exciting world of NASCAR in this officially licensed NASCAR series.
NASCAR Colors (My First NASCAR Racing Series #3)
by Christopher JordanAn exciting new NASCAR series for the youngest of racing fans. Introduce your children to the early basic concepts through the exciting world of NASCAR in this officially licensed NASCAR series.
NASCAR Legends: Memorable Men, Moments, And Machines In Racing History
by Robert Edelstein&“A book that should be required reading for everyone who considers themselves to be a NASCAR fan&” from the author of Full Throttle (SB Nation). NASCAR Legends traces the story of stock car racing through the courageous, record-breaking drivers who made it the number one spectator sport in America. NASCAR&’s sixty-year history is rich with varied lore about heroic racers, incredible races, and love of family. There are profiles of true NASCAR stars: Bill France; Bobby and Davey Allison; Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.; Tony Stewart; Richard, Kyle, and Adam Petty, among other legends of the speedway. TV Guide motorsports reporter Robert Edelstein&’s painstaking journalistic work, combined with his encyclopedic knowledge and love of the sport, make NASCAR Legends an essential book for anyone drawn to the roaring magic of the track. &“A true delight to read, and the writing in each chapter is pitch-perfect. Not only did it educate me, but it entertained me. It will stay on my bookshelf as a handy source of reference or a refresher on history, too.&” —SB Nation