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Salmon Summer
by Bruce McmillanA photo essay describing a young Native Alaska boy fishing for salmon on Kodiak Island as his ancestors have done for generations.
Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of a Common Fate
by Mark KurlanskyMost of what we do on land ends up impacting the ocean, but never is that clearer than when we look at salmon. Centuries of our greatest assaults on nature, from overfishing to dams, from hatcheries to fish farms, from industrial pollution to the ravages of climate change, can be seen in their harrowing yet awe-inspiring life cycle. From the Pacific to the Atlantic, through Scotland, Ireland, Norway, Iceland, Japan and Siberia, Mark Kurlansky traces the history of the world through his fish-eye lens, laying bare our misdirected attempts to manipulate salmon for our own benefit. Attempts that have had a devastating impact on both fish and earth. Now, the only way to save salmon is to save the planet, and the only way to save the planet may be to save the salmon.
Salt & Silver: Travel, Surf, Cook
by Johannes RiffelmacherTwo surfers look for Latin America’s best waves—and best food: “Part travelogue, part cookbook, and all outstanding . . . an epic trip that’s well worth taking.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)This book traces the journey of surfers Johannes Riffelmacher and Thomas Kosikowski as they make their way through Central and South America—reporting on the best surfing locations, chronicling the stories of local surfers and restaurant owners, and compiling recipes representative of each area. The narrative begins in Cuba with beautiful images of the city and the beaches, as well as stories related to the Cuban surfing community and a discussion of popular Cuban dishes. Next is a tour of Mexico—first with street tacos, a trip through Mexican markets, and a day spent in the urban graffiti scene of Guadalajara; then with Tostadas de Pulpo (Octopus Crackers), Shrimp and Portobello Burgers, and a glimpse into life in the remote surfing town of San Pancho. The Mexican leg of the journey draws to a conclusion with seven-meter-waves, BBQ, and Tajine in Rio Nexpa, as well as “a perfect righthander barreling of a point” in scenic La Ticla. Then the two men make their way through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, and finally Chile, exploring the beaches as well as the kitchens of each location. Interspersed throughout are more than ninety regional recipes, over 250 stunning photographs, and a wide array of tips and stories ranging from social commentary to pointers on how to rent a “Hamaquera” in La Ticla for three dollars a night.“The recipes . . . are real-deal, the photography is breathtaking, and the tales of full immersion are inspiring.” —Nick McGregor, Eastern Surf Magazine
Salt In His Shoes: Michael Jordan In Pursuit Of A Dream
by Kadir Nelson Deloris Jordan Roslyn M. JordanMichael Jordan. The mere mention of the name conjures up visions of basketball played at its absolute best. But as a child, Michael almost gave up on his hoop dreams, all because he feared he'd never grow tall enough to play the game that would one day make him famous. That's when his mother and father stepped in and shared the invaluable lesson of what really goes into the making of a champion -- patience, determination, and hard work. Deloris Jordan, mother of the basketball phenomenon, teams up with his sister Roslyn to tell this heartwarming and inspirational story that only the members of the Jordan family could tell. It's a tale about faith and hope and how any family working together can help a child make his or her dreams come true. Image descriptions present.
Salt, Sweat, Tears
by Adam RackleyThe true-life adventure of two men who rowed across the Atlantic Ocean and the history of those who came beforeMore people have climbed Mount Everest than have rowed across the Atlantic. For more than seventy days, Adam Rackley and his rowing partner ate, slept and rowed in a boat seven meters long by two meters wide, in one of the world's most extreme environments. This is his story of adventure, endurance, and self-discovery.They were following in the wake of pioneers. In 1896 George Harbo and Frank Samuelsen, a pair of Norwegian fisherman, crossed the 2,500 miles in a wooden fishing dory--and their record stood for 114 years. John Fairfax, a smuggler, a gambler, and a shark hunter, was the first to complete the feat singlehandedly in 1969. Others have followed; some have not survived the attempt. This is their story, too.
Salto De Fe
by Ed Robinson Paula De MonteMuchos sueñan con vender todo lo que tienen, renunciar al trabajo y huir al Paraíso. Esta es la historia de una pareja que hizo ese sueño realidad. El autor comparte lo que se siente al experimentar la máxima libertad, y describe los pasos que tuvieron que dar para llegar hasta allí. La historia incluye relatos de sus viajes, comentarios sociales acerca del estado de la sociedad estadounidense de nuestros días, y un simple plan financiero que podrá beneficiar a cualquier persona, independientemente de sus metas para el futuro. A lo largo de la narración, se invita al lector a conocer los delfines y los manatís, los pelícanos y las águilas pescadoras, el cielo azul, el agua azul y las playas de arena blanca. La música tropical también aparece en escena. Lea acerca de cómo la música los inspiró a llevar a cabo su plan. Siga la historia a medida que se transforman de esclavos laborales rutinarios a vagabundos de botes y playas libres de preocupaciones. Este libro lo hará volver a pensar en su modo de ver la vida y el dinero.
Salto De Fé - Largue Seu Emprego E Vá Morar Num Barco
by Ed Robinson Makoto YamamotoHá muitos de nós que sonham em vender todas nossas coisas, deixar o emprego e fugir para o Paraíso. Esta é uma história de um casal que fez esse sonho virar realidade. O autor compartilha o que sentiu ao experimentar sua liberdade final, e descreve os passos que tomou para chegar lá. A história inclui contos de suas viagens, comentários sobre o estado da sociedade americana de hoje e um plano financeiro simples que beneficiará qualquer pessoa, independentemente de seus objetivos futuros. Ao longo da narrativa, o leitor é presenteado com golfinhos e peixes-boi, pelicanos e águias-pescadoras, céu azul, água cristalina e praias de areia branca. A música tropical desempenha um papel importante também. Saiba como a música os inspirou a executar este plano. Acompanhe como eles transformam um cotidiano de trabalho entediante em uma rotina de vagabundos despreocupados a bordo de um barco. Este livro fará você repensar a forma como encara a vida e o dinheiro.
Saltwater Buddha
by Jaimal YogisFed up with teenage life in the suburbs, Jaimal Yogis ran off to Hawaii with little more than a copy of Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha and enough cash for a surfboard. His journey is a coming-of-age saga that takes him from communes to monasteries, from the warm Pacific to the icy New York shore. Equal parts spiritual memoir and surfer's tale, this is a chronicle of finding meditative focus in the barrel of a wave and eternal truth in the great salty blue.
Saltwater Buddha: A Surfer's Quest to Find Zen on the Sea
by Jaimal YogisFed up with his suburban teenage life, at age sixteen, Jaimal Yogis ran off to Hawaii with little more than a copy of Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha and enough cash for a surfboard.
Salute
by C. W. AndersonFrom the Book jacket: "If I only knew someone who would give him a good home." The owner of a fine horse, just crippled on the track, made the remark and Peter overheard him. Peter was ten and his father had taken him to his first race at Saratoga. He had always loved horses-Mohawk's owner could tell that from the way he acted. Could he take the horse? His father said he could, so a few days later Mohawk came home. Happy, busy days followed for both Peter and Mohawk, for no horse ever received more tender care. He grew strong and lively too. And when another year came around, he ran again and won $500. Perhaps you can guess what Peter did with his money. ... He bought a yearling, and, most exciting of all, Salute was a grandson of the great Man o' War. The artist's beautiful lithographs were all drawn directly on the zinc plates, a technique which gives them a rich depth in tone and quality. C. W. ANDERSON "Young horse lovers are extremely fond of C. W. Anderson's books. They have handsome horse portraits, and they tell in simple, straightforward fashion of the experience of children with horses." -New York Herald Tribune C. W. Anderson grew up in Wahoo, Nebraska, and studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. His first book, Billy and Blaze, was published by Macmillan in 1936. Since then more than half a million Billy and Blaze Books have been sold, and Mr. Anderson has come to be recognized as America's foremost author- illustrator of horse stories. He has written such favorites for young readers as A Filly for Joan and High Courage, as well as books for horse enthusiasts of all ages such as Heads Up, Heels Down, C. W. Anderson's Complete Book of Horses and Horsemanship, and Twenty Gallant Horses. Horses still dominate Mr. Anderson's life as an artist and sportsman. He has a country home in Mason, New Hampshire, where he rides, and a studio in Boston.
Salvajes y sentimentales: Letras de fútbol
by Javier Marías«En ningún otro libro de fútbol se encontrarían análisis tan inteligentes y conmovedores.»Stuttgarter Zeitung La supuesta incompatibilidad entre las letras y el fútbol ya fue desmentida por algunos clásicos modernos: tanto Nabokov como Camus ocuparon puesto de portero en sus respectivas juventudes, y el segundo dijo que cuanto de importante sabía acerca de la moral humana lo había aprendido en el fútbol. A ellos se une el novelista Javier Marías (que fue extremo izquierdo en la infancia) con esta colección de piezas futbolísticas en las que tampoco la moral está ausente. Escribir de este deporte es para él «un descanso». Para Marías el fútbol es la «recuperación semanal de la infancia»; y también es temor y temblor, dramaticidad y zozobra , una mezcla de sentimentalidad y salvajismo, una escuela de comportamiento y nostalgia, y la escenificación de la épica al alcance de todo el mundo. En este libro, que incorpora treinta nuevos textos, se habla de jugadores y aficionados, entrenadores y presidentes, derrotas y triunfos, de emoción y vergüenza; también del carácter casi cinematográfico de este deporte, de la cuidadosa memoria y el rápido olvido, del patriotismo, la celebración de los goles, los himnos, los andares y gestos llenos de significado. Y vemos el fútbol como lo que seguramente es, en el fondo, para millones de aficionados: un interminable desfile de héroes, villanos, figurantes y gestas, un espectáculo que quizá merece la pena tomarse en serio. La crítica ha dicho...«Marías es aquí conciso, rápido, tan beligerante como ingenioso, autobiográfico sin reservas, y rastrea su tema con pasión y coraje.»Neue Zürcher Zeitung «Como viejo aficionado al fútbol, incluso cuando no estaba de moda entre la intelligentsia, yo le agradezco a Javier Marías este libro que ha reavivado mis recuerdos.»Miguel García-Posada, El País «Las ponderadas e ingeniosas "letras de fútbol" de Marías son puro placer tanto para los aficionados al fútbol como para los interesados en la literatura.»Die Weltwoche «Las breves piezas futbolísticas de Javier Marías resultan poéticas y rebosan de pasión contenida.»Freitag «Pura y dulce nostalgia.»Die Zeit
Sam Kerr Kicking Goals Collection (Sam Kerr: Kicking Goals #7)
by Sam KerrSam Kerr hasn&’t always been a soccer legend. She was an Aussie Rules tragic through and through. But when excluded from her team for being a girl, she has to change direction. Her best friends Dylan and Indi reckon she should flip from AFL to soccer but with the pressure of learning the new rules, and the school bully Chelsa on her case, Sam has to learn fast! The Kicking Goals bumper collection includes the first four exciting stories in this awesome series. It follows Sam&’s journey from soccer newbie to playing in the finals! Inside you&’ll find The Flip Out, A New Knight, Sports Day and Finals Fever.
Sam Patch, the Famous Jumper
by Paul E. JohnsonThe true history of a legendary American folk heroIn the 1820s, a fellow named Sam Patch grew up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, working there (when he wasn't drinking) as a mill hand for one of America's new textile companies. Sam made a name for himself one day by jumping seventy feet into the tumultuous waters below Pawtucket Falls. When in 1827 he repeated the stunt in Paterson, New Jersey, another mill town, an even larger audience gathered to cheer on the daredevil they would call the "Jersey Jumper." Inevitably, he went to Niagara Falls, where in 1829 he jumped not once but twice in front of thousands who had paid for a good view.The distinguished social historian Paul E. Johnson gives this deceptively simple story all its deserved richness, revealing in its characters and social settings a virtual microcosm of Jacksonian America. He also relates the real jumper to the mythic Sam Patch who turned up as a daring moral hero in the works of Hawthorne and Melville, in London plays and pantomimes, and in the spotlight with Davy Crockett—a Sam Patch who became the namesake of Andrew Jackson's favorite horse.In his shrewd and powerful analysis, Johnson casts new light on aspects of American society that we may have overlooked or underestimated. This is innovative American history at its best.
Sam Quek: Hope and a Hockey Stick
by Sam QuekSam Quek is mainly known for her starring role in the 2016 Olympic gold medal winning hockey team. This was the first time a British ladies team had won gold, but what is much less known is that Sams rise to the top of her spot was far from easy.Sam missed out on being part of Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics but competed for England at the 2013 EuroHockey tournament and 2014 Commonwealth Games, which she won silver medals. She won the gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics after the GB hockey team beat the Netherlands on penalties.How Sam overcame the bitter disappointment of being overlooked for the two previous Olympics and ensured that she wouldnt miss out again are revealed here for the first time. She also tells of her tough childhood and her battle to reach the heights that she has.She then went on to further fame by appearing in Im a Celebrity where she proved to be hugely popular with the viewing public, eventually finishing fourth.Sam now presents a variety of sports for TV, including men and womens football, NFL and hockey. She has been signed up to be the main presenter for the womens World Hockey Championships in 2018, held in August.She is hugely popular on social media with thousands of followers on twitter and instagram. Sam also has some very strong views on how women are portrayed in sport and their treatment by both coaches and the media. This is a hugely topical subject at the moment and promises to remain so for some time.
Sam Snead on Golf
by Sam SneadEver since Sam Snead was a kid, swishing a hickory stick at acorns, he has been talking about golf the way he plays it…in a natural, easy-going style.Now—the fabulous “Slammin’” Sam Snead demonstrates through word and picture, how you can swing into a relaxed game, lower scores and play better golf.Sam Snead is known as the golfer with the greatest swing in the history of the game. Here, his famous swing is captured in a series of action photos that give you a close-up look at each important motion.All of the difficulties suffered by the “weekend golfer”—erratic putting, poor chip shots, topped shots, shanking, weak pitch shots—are analyzed by Snead from fault to cause to cure. He explains what is wrong, why it happens and how you can correct it. Your game is bound to improve once you “blueprint” your mistakes the Sam Snead way.
Sam's Ride (Orca Books)
by Becky CitraSam overcomes his fear of horseback riding and comes to appreciate both his grandfather and life on the ranch.
Samantha's Blue Bicycle
by Valerie TrippSamantha is delighted with her new bicycle. Every time she rides it, her petticoats get tangled and she falls. Just when she plans to give up biking forever, Grandmary has an astonishing idea! In addition to a good story, this book contains historical notes on bicycles. Do you know why a bike was once called a boneshaker? An excellent book for a book report. If you'd like to taste some of the foods which Samantha might have eaten, snag "Samantha's Cookbook," also at Bookshare. You'll find other books about Samantha, too.
Samantha’s Journey (Thoroughbred Super Edition #6)
by Joanna CampbellSamantha McLean has a terrible scare when she sees Cindy, her adoptive sister, fall over Whitebrook's track rail during a workout. Cindy's accident is frighteningly similar to the one that caused Samantha's mother's death years earlier.
Same Players, Different Game: An Examination of the Commercial College Athletics Industry
by John C. Barnes2020 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist for Adventure, Sports & RecreationIn this thought-provoking new book, John C. Barnes examines the contemporary state of commercial college athletics as a guide for current and potential administrators, coaches, regents, and others involved in collegiate athletic operations and decision-making. Each chapter provides an overview of an industry shaped by such current realities as Title IX requirements, commercial investments, student testing, and television contracts. Barnes provides an accessible outline of the historical background and potential future of the commercial college athletics industry from a nonjudgmental perspective. Same Players, Different Game not only serves as a text and guide for governance and leadership but also as a primer for the economic and political realities of modern college athletics that students and sports fans will find fascinating.
Sami Hyypiä: From Voikkaa to the Premiership
by Okki Halala Sami HyypiaWhen Gerard Houllier took over as manager of Liverpool FC in 1999, his quest was to bring glory back to Anfield. His prime concern lay with strengthening his defence and to this end he made what is arguably one of his finest signings. Houllier targeted Sami Hyypiä, a relatively unknown player who was at the time captain of the Dutch team Willem II. This candid biography focuses on Hyypiä's eventful journey from the Finnish village of Voikkaa to the heights of the English Premiership, where he has become the inspirational leader of the Liverpool team. It charts his life from childhood and documents his astonishing rise in the game, from youth teams to Finnish senior sides Pallo-Peikot, KUMU and MyPa - as well as his international career - before moving on to his years in Holland and England playing for Willem II and Liverpool respectively. Hyypia reflects on past games in which he competed against the likes of Batistuta, Rivaldo, Van Nistelrooy and Henry, and recalls the Liverpool derbies in which he's played. He also shares his thoughts on the Reds' 2001 UEFA Cup campaign, in which they defeated the mighty Barcelona in the semi-finals before going on the defeat Deportivo Alavés 5-4 in the final to clinch the coveted trophy. In 2001-02 season, during which the team had to contend with the serious illness of their manager, Hyypiä led them to the quarter-finals of the Champions League and second place in the Premiership. Then, in season 2002-03, Liverpool won the Worthington Cup and narrowly missed out on a Champions League place. Featuring exclusive contributions from numerous former and current colleagues and teammates, including Gérard Houllier, Jari Litmanen and Michael Owen, Sami Hyppiä digs deep to reveal all about the man, his views on the game, and his hopes and plans for the future.
Samira Surfs
by Rukhsanna GuidrozA middle grade novel in verse about Samira, an eleven-year-old Rohingya refugee living in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, who finds strength and sisterhood in a local surf club for girls.Samira thinks of her life as before and after: before the burning and violence in her village in Burma, when she and her best friend would play in the fields, and after, when her family was forced to flee. There's before the uncertain journey to Bangladesh by river, and after, when the river swallowed her nana and nani whole. And now, months after rebuilding a life in Bangladesh with her mama, baba, and brother, there's before Samira saw the Bengali surfer girls of Cox's Bazar, and after, when she decides she'll become one.Samira Surfs, written by Rukhsanna Guidroz with illustrations by Fahmida Azim, is a tender novel in verse about a young Rohingya girl's journey from isolation and persecution to sisterhood, and from fear to power.
Sammy Sosa
by Jeff Savage"Slammin" Sammy Sosa is one of baseball's most exciting sluggers. A two-time home run champion, the Chicago Cubs right fielder is the only player to hit more than 60 home runs in a season three times. Sammy's all-out hustle and joyful style of play have made him a fan favorite throughout his career. Follow Sammy's amazing story as he goes from a childhood of poverty in the Dominican Republic to becoming one of baseball's biggest stars.
Sammy Wong, All-American
by Charley RosenSammy Wong, All-American tells the tale of a very talented Asian basketball player's rise and stumble in the all-American sport of basketball--among the most international of team sports, yet one where until very recently Asians were completely unrepresented. The novel unwinds in spectacular fashion. On his high school, college, and professional teams, Sammy isn't given much of a chance. Then when he does get into games, he turns out to be the kind of player who can turn a losing team into a winning one. Wong's career turns on chance opportunities and unexpected twists as much as on talent, persistence and hard work. There are great scenes describing pivotal plays on the hardwood floor as only Charley Rosen can. Like all Rosen's novels, this is about more than basketball. Sammy Wong, All-American is a book about identity in multi-ethnic American culture and the cost of innocence in the modern world. Sammy Wong, All-American will delight basketball fans and fiction readers alike, a sports novel that delivers on multiple levels.
Samurai Awakening
by Ben MartinDavid Matthews is having a rough time. Being a teenager is bad enough, but when he picks up and moves to Japan for a year, with barely any knowledge of the language and none of the social behaviors of Japanese teenagers, things go from bad to worse.Until one day, David attends a temple ceremony and finds himself possessed by a Japanese god.Suddenly, he can understand and speak Japanese. He has unbelievable new powers, including the ability to shift into a tiger, and a powerful sword he can materialize at will from its sheath-his body. But nothing comes for free, and these changes bring David face-to-face with the most terrifying creatures of Japanese legend-vengeful okami, demonic oni and terrifying ghostly yurei.Trained by his host family, famous sword-makers and the keepers of an ancient secret entrusted to their family by the first Emperor of Japan, David must fight desperately to save his host sister from a hoard of Japanese monsters. Evil has returned to Japan, and David must overcome his own insecurities if he is to save her and become a True Samurai-the protector of Japan.
Samurai Rising: The Epic Life of Minamoto Yoshitsune
by Pamela S. Turner Gareth HindsMinamoto Yoshitsune should not have been a samurai. But his story is legend in this real-life Game of Thrones. This epic tale of warriors and bravery, rebellion and revenge, reads like a novel, but this is the true story of the greatest samurai in Japanese history. <P><P>When Yoshitsune was just a baby, his father went to war with a rival samurai family--and lost. His father was killed, his mother captured, and his brothers sent away. Yoshitsune was raised in his enemy's household until he was sent away to live in a monastery. He grew up skinny and small. <P>Not the warrior type. But he did inherit his family pride and when the time came for the Minamoto to rise up against their enemy once again, Yoshitsune was there. <P>His daring feats, such as storming a fortress by riding on horseback down the side of a cliff and his glorious victory at sea, secured Yoshitsune's place in history and his story is still being told centuries later.