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The Paranormal Playbook (League of the Paranormal)
by Vanessa LanangNo matter how hard they work, Mary Joy's basketball team can't win a game. But after one of their losses, she and some of her teammates find an old playbook. They use a few of the new plays in their next game, and to everyone's surprise, crush their opponent. But soon each win is followed by an incident of bad luck for the players—a missing pet, a sprained ankle, a car accident—leading them to believe the playbook is responsible. Soon the team decides winning isn't worth the risk. But how can they stop the playbook before it hurts anyone else?
Parcells: A Biography
by Bill GutmanIn January 2000, shortly after the New York Jets ended their OCO99 season, their coach, Bill Parcells, retired. By then he had won 149 games, lost 106, tied one, led three major pro football teams out of serious slumps, and taken two of them to the Super Bowl. He had made football history; heOCOd become the NFLOCOs miracle man. Both intimidating and disarming, with a tongue like a whip and the temperament of a tyrant, Bill Parcells joined the failing New York Giants in 1983. By 1990 heOCOd twice taken the team to the Super Bowl. Three years later he took in tow the downtrodden New England Patriots, whom he propelled to the Super Bowl in his fourth season. He returned to New York in 1997, this time to rally the Jets. In two seasons the team with a lamentable 1?15 record had won a division title and missed the Super Bowl by only a game. In 1999, beleaguered by injuries to key players, the Jets nose-dived, losing six of its first seven games, but Parcells still managed to salvage the season with an 8?8 finish. While this biography candidly assesses the career of a consummate coach, it also examines the driving force that took hold of Parcells early and never let him go. Call it ambition, a dream, bulldog spirit, or perfectionism, it made him one of the winningest coaches in NFL history. "
Parcells
by Bill Parcells Nunyo DemasioBill Parcells may be the most iconic football coach of our time. During his decades-long tenure as an NFL coach, he turned failing franchises into contenders. He led the ailing New York Giants to two Super Bowl victories, turned the New England Patriots into an NFL powerhouse, reinvigorated the New York Jets, brought the Dallas Cowboys back to life, and was most recently enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Taking readers behind the scenes with one of the most influential and fascinating coaches the NFL has ever known, PARCELLS will take a look back at this coach's long, storied and influential career, offer a nuanced portrayal of the complex man behind the coach, and examine the inner workings of the NFL.
Parenting in Youth Sport: From Research to Practice
by Camilla J. Knight Nicholas L. HoltBeing the parent of a young athlete is a complex and challenging endeavour. Parents play a pivotal role in the development of young people in reaching their full potential in sport – indeed, the psychological and practical support of parents can be as vital to young athletes as the appropriate coaching and facilities. This book brings together current research into the impact of parenting in youth sport and examines the relationships between athletes, coaches and parents, whilst also discussing topics such as parenting styles, behaviour at competition and talent development. This book not only outlines the theories of parenting in youth sport, but also utilises research and examples from several countries, including the UK, US, Canada, and Australia. It has a research-to-practice theme and includes numerous suggestions for research projects (and getting research published). Parenting in Youth Sport is an essential text for students, lecturers and practitioners with an interest in youth sport, sport psychology or sport development.
Parenting Young Athletes the Ripken Way
by Rick Wolff Cal RipkenSince he retired from baseball in 2001, Cal Ripken, Jr., has devoted his time to coaching kids, including his own son and daughter, who play baseball and basketball, among other sports. With a baseball league of nearly 700,000 kids, ages 5-12, named for him, he has also had a chance to meet and work with countless young athletes. Cal Ripken's simple yet effective philosophy for helping kids get the most out of playing sports is to keep it simple, explain the "why," celebrate the individual, and make it fun! But Ripken is troubled by what he sees in youth sports: a competitive intensity that removes the element of fun from playing. Now, drawing on his experiences as a father, a player, and a coach to his charges at his youth baseball based organization, Ripken Baseball, the legend offers his insights and advice on how to approach organized sports with your kids to ensure they have the best experience possible, stay fit, and enjoy themselves. Whether you were a star player or a kid who never learned to throw, this book will tell you everything you need to know about sports parenting from the pre-school years to middle school. It covers all the bases, including: Teaching the basics of sportsmanship How an overemphasis on technique or winning can harm your child's game How to develop a good relationship with your child's coach The pros and cons of travel teams and club teams The importance of returning the games to the kids and how best to behave as a parent The latest on performance and nutrition Fun games and exercises to do with your kids to encourage them Why most kids burn out on team sports by middle school and how to avoid it Few athletes embody sportsmanship and fair play as perfectly as Cal Ripken. His advice will inspire confidence in kids and parents alike.
Parents Behaving Badly
by Scott GummerAn uproarious, surprising, and poignant satire of American suburbia and youth sports gone wild When Ben and Jili Holden must move from Manhattan with their three children back to their small hometown of Palace Valley, California, they are forced to reconcile the parents they've become with the dreams they had, the choices they've made, and a sex life much more down-to-earth than the epic Ferris wheel tryst of their youth. After reluctantly stepping up to lead his son's Little League team, Ben is challenged to finally come to terms with the long shadow of his father, a legendary high school baseball coach and mentor who is beloved by generations of players, yet largely a stranger to Ben. At the heart of the story are the universal experiences and themes of family and community, as Ben and Jili struggle to connect with their technology-addicted children and grapple with issues of marital fidelity--both at home and in the hotbed of sexual tension that is the Little League park. Among an unforgettable cast are Del, an autocratic coach who issues his own Ten Commandments; Liza, Ben's unrequited high school crush; Logan, a smart-aleck ringer whose preteen talents are eclipsed only by his ego; and Cyn, the sultry thong-wearing team mom with the serpent tattoo. Every mother and father of every boy and girl who have ever participated in youth sports can relate, and in Parents Behaving Badly Scott Gummer brilliantly skewers overzealous parents and lunatic coaches, giving the grown-ups who seek vicarious glory the send-up they so richly deserve.
The Parents Guide to Coaching Physically Challenged Children
by Richard ZulewskiHandbooks in The Better Way Coaching Kids series serve as the perfect step-by-step introductory primers for parents and coaches. Written in an easy, conversational style, these books cover all the basic skill-building techniques, rules of the games, proper equipment and first aid. These guides focus on team spirit, the importance of fair play and overall fun. Special attention is paid to developing a child's confidence and self-esteem, -- all important keys to success.
The Parents' Guide to Kids' Sports
by Lee R. SchreiberIf your son or daughter said, "I want to play ice hockey." Would you know: how the sport is played? how much it costs to be on a team? whether you could, or should get involved? whether a competitive sport would be right for your child? what exercises your child should do to get in shape and prevent injuries? All these questions are answered here. You can help your child get the maximum benefit and enjoyment out of sports with this informative approach to the important issues of physical and psychological development; the changing role of girls in sports; safety, exercise and nutrition; sports and the single parent, and more.
A Parent's Guide to Riding Lessons: Everything You Need to Know to Survive and Thrive with a Horse-Loving Kid (Everything You Need To Know To Survive And Thrive With A Horse Loving Kid Ser.)
by Elise Gaston ChandIf you don&’t know the difference between a bridle and a saddle but your child dreams of riding horses, this informative guide will answer all of your most pressing questions. Elise Gaston Chand provides informed and sensible tips on finding qualified instructors, the cost of lessons, safety concerns, and much more. Learn what to watch for as your child&’s riding progresses, confidently steer your child toward rewarding competition experiences, and take pride in all of your child&’s riding achievements.
The Paris Style Guide: Shop, Eat, Sleep
by Elodie RambaudA Parisian Stylist's Guide to the Best Shopping in the City of Light In this sophisticated insider's guide to the best of Paris shopping, stylist and interior decorator Elodie Rambaud provides a personal tour of the city, pointing out choice boutiques of every kind, mapping out the best shopping routes, and listing not-to-be-missed destinations in every quarter. With this book in hand, every dimension of Parisian shopping and the best of daily life is at your fingertips, from flea markets to artisan workshops, from bustling cafés to little-known gardens.Inside you'll find: An extensive list of more than 200 shopping destinations of every kind: trendsetting décor and antiques sellers, local green markets and gourmet food shops, craft suppliers and couture ateliers, and everything in between The address, telephone number, and Web site for every listing, as well as the closest metro station Valuable travel advice, including recommendations for hotels, cafés, bars, patisseries, festivals, salons, and markets Beautiful full-color photographs of every shop or location and comprehensive illustrated maps of the city, along with suggested itinerariesWhether you're traveling to Paris or exploring it from home, this gorgeous volume enables you to experience the city like a native.
Parkour and the City: Risk, Masculinity, and Meaning in a Postmodern Sport
by Jeffrey L. KidderIn the increasingly popular sport of parkour, athletes run, jump, climb, flip, and vault through city streetscapes, resembling urban gymnasts to passersby and awestruck spectators. In Parkour and the City, cultural sociologist Jeffrey L. Kidder examines the ways in which this sport involves a creative appropriation of urban spaces as well as a method of everyday risk-taking by a youth culture that valorizes individuals who successfully manage danger. Parkour’s modern development has been tied closely to the growth of the internet. The sport is inevitably a YouTube phenomenon, making it exemplary of new forms of globalized communication. Parkour’s dangerous stunts resonate, too, Kidder contends, with a neoliberal ideology that is ambivalent about risk. Moreover, as a male-dominated sport, parkour, with its glorification of strength and daring, reflects contemporary Western notions of masculinity. At the same time, Kidder writes, most athletes (known as “traceurs” or “freerunners”) reject a “daredevil” label, preferring a deliberate, reasoned hedging of bets with their own safety—rather than a “pushing the edge” ethos normally associated with extreme sports.
Parkour Extremo 1 - Sobrevive al ataque zombi (Parkour Extremo #Volumen 1)
by Álex Segura¡Únete a vivir una aventura extrema con ÁLEX SEGURA Este día está siendo un auténtico FLIPE. Primero, un señor misterioso con una mirada SUPERCHUNGA se ha presentado en MI NUEVO GIMNASIO para hacerme una oferta muy loca: si hago una prueba ESPECIAL en no sé qué sitio, me abrirá OTRO gimnasio donde yo quiera.Luego, me he subido a un avión que me ha llevado a un lugar en mitad de la nada que da MUUUY MAL ROLLO. Y ahora estoy intentando escapar de un... ¿¡EJÉRCITO DE ZOMBIS!? BRO, ¿en qué lío me he metido? Para salir sano y salvo de este sitio solo puedo hacer una cosa: ¡PARKOUR EXTREMO!¿Qué encontrarás en este libro? -Ilustraciones chulísimas a dos tintas -Destacados y palabras resaltadas para facilitar la lectura-Capítulos que ayudan a guiar la lectura -Una historia épica llena de humor y aventuras alocadas
parkrun: An Organised Running Revolution
by David HindleyThis is the first book to take an in-depth look at parkrun - the free, weekly, timed 5km run on a Saturday morning - and to examine why its participants love it so much and why it has been such an astonishing success. Author David Hindley – a self-described ‘middle of the pack’ parkrunner – draws on new research, including interviews with other runners, volunteers and organisers, to shine a light on the unique combination of ingredients in parkrun’s magic formula. Tracing the development of parkrun from its first event in the UK in 2004 to the global network of today, he takes a close look at themes like inclusion, volunteering, community, green space, health and well-being, and unpacks the mantra of ‘it’s a run not a race’ that has come to define the spirit of parkrun for so many of its participants. Part sporting event, part social movement, and part public health intervention, parkrun perhaps offers a model for sustainable public participation in other areas of social life. This book is compulsory behind-the-scenes reading for all parkrunners and parkrun volunteers, and anybody working in sport development, events, recreation, public health, volunteering or community organising.
Parrish Times: My Life as a Racer
by Steve ParrishChampion motorcyclist and truck racer, television presenter, practical joker or just plain survivor - Steve Parrish has been called them all. Parrish Times tracks his amazing journey over the last four decades, through a rollercoaster ride of emotions in surely the most dangerous and exhilarating sporting arena there is.In the 1970s Steve was competing for the world motorcycle championship with legendary team mate Barry Sheene on a Suzuki. After retiring in 1986, Steve managed a successful Yamaha factory team to three British Superbike Championship titles and started a truck-racing career, becoming the most successful truck racer ever. He also proved to be a natural commentator, first for BBC radio, then transferring to television with Sky, ITV and Eurosport. Against this backdrop are Steve's notorious pranks: posing as a medical doctor to allow John Hopkins to fly from Japan to the Australian GP; impersonating Barry Sheene in a qualifying session; owning a fire engine, a hearse, and an ambulance - parking it on double yellow lines with the doors open in visits to his local bank.It's a funny, hell-raising account of life - and death - in the fast lane that will keep readers enthralled to the end. Barry Sheene's final words to his best friend sum it up: 'Neither of us will die wondering.'
Parrish Times: My Life as a Racer
by Steve ParrishChampion motorcyclist and truck racer, television presenter, practical joker or just plain survivor - Steve Parrish has been called them all. Parrish Times tracks his amazing journey over the last four decades, through a rollercoaster ride of emotions in surely the most dangerous and exhilarating sporting arena there is.In the 1970s Steve was competing for the world motorcycle championship with legendary team mate Barry Sheene on a Suzuki. After retiring in 1986, Steve managed a successful Yamaha factory team to three British Superbike Championship titles and started a truck-racing career, becoming the most successful truck racer ever. He also proved to be a natural commentator, first for BBC radio, then transferring to television with Sky, ITV and Eurosport. Against this backdrop are Steve's notorious pranks: posing as a medical doctor to allow John Hopkins to fly from Japan to the Australian GP; impersonating Barry Sheene in a qualifying session; owning a fire engine, a hearse, and an ambulance - parking it on double yellow lines with the doors open in visits to his local bank.
Parrish Times: My Life as a Racer
by Steve ParrishChampion motorcyclist and truck racer, television presenter, practical joker or just plain survivor - Steve Parrish has been called them all. Parrish Times tracks his amazing journey over the last four decades, through a rollercoaster ride of emotions in surely the most dangerous and exhilarating sporting arena there is.The first phase of Steve's life sees him in the 1970s competing for the world motorcycle championship with legendary team mate Barry Sheene on a Suzuki. Then after retiring from motorcycle racing in 1986, Steve manages a successful Yamaha factory team to three British Superbike Championship titles and starts a successful truck racing career, taking both the European and British Truck Racing titles in 1990. He became the most successful truck racer ever, retiring in 2002. Steve also proved to be a natural commentator, first for BBC radio, then transferring to television with Sky, ITV and Eurosport. Against this backdrop of sporting triumph are the notorious pranks: posing as a medical doctor to allow John Hopkins to fly from Japan to the Australian GP; impersonating Barry Sheene in a qualifying session; owning a fire engine, a hearse, and an ambulance - parking it on double yellow lines with the doors open in visits to his local bank.It's a funny, hell-raising account of life - and death - in the fast lane that will keep readers enthralled to the end. Barry Sheene's final words to his best friend sum it up: 'Neither of us will die wondering.'Written and Read by Steve Parrish(p) Orion Publishing Group Ltd 2018
Parrotfish of the Great Barrier Reef: Rainbows under the Sea
by Michelle BrayshawThe array of colours found on the Scarini tribe (family: Labridae), commonly known as the Parrotfish, is truly astounding and is showcased to breathtaking effect in this book. Photographer and artist Michelle Brayshaw reveals the array of colour changes which these fish display through ontological (slow) and physiological (fast) processes. The obvious differences occur in the three phases of their lives, but it is the subtle changes in colour that can be the most bizarre, occurring while feeding, mating, courting, cleaning, camouflaging themselves to their backgrounds or the fish around them, experiencing mood swings, fighting, playing and, most excitingly of all, when they are transitioning from female to male. This feat is not unique to the Parrotfish, but no other animals do it with such glamour and colour.Through hundreds of hours of observational research, this book highlights the light play and physiological and ontological colour changes of the Scarini found on the Great Barrier Reef in stunning photographic accuracy. It also includes comprehensive information about why Parrotfish are so important for the health and resilience of the reef,f instilling in the reader a deeper sense of the treasures found there and reminding us of the interconnected nature of our existence.
Part Reptile: UFC, MMA and Me
by Dan HardyFor fans of Ronda Rousey's My Fight Your Fight and John Kavanagh's Win or Learn comes the first book from UFC fighter and now analyst Dan Hardy, who lifts the lid on his own career and writes with insight and eloquence on all things MMA and UFC, the brutal and ever-evolving sport that launched such superstars as Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping, Georges St-Pierre, Nate Diaz and Amanda Nunes.Dan Hardy's first book is much more than a straightforward MMA autobiography. Taking the key fights from his career, Hardy explores the sport with the unparalleled insight that has made him the best analyst working today.From training in China with Shaolin monks, to how MMA helped him channel his rage, to psychedelics and the ceremony in Peru that changed his life, to tapping into his 'reptilian brain' and the psychological warfare of UFC, to his epic title fight with Georges St-Pierre.Hardy also speaks eloquently of the heart condition that forced him to stop fighting, the road to recovery, and the evolution of a sport that flies in the face of mainstream disapproval to entertain and thrill millions of obsessives around the globe.
Part Reptile: UFC, MMA and Me
by Dan HardyFor fans of Ronda Rousey's My Fight Your Fight and John Kavanagh's Win or Learn comes the first book from UFC fighter and now analyst Dan Hardy, who lifts the lid on his own career and writes with insight and eloquence on all things MMA and UFC, the brutal and ever-evolving sport that launched such superstars as Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping, Georges St-Pierre, Nate Diaz and Amanda Nunes.Dan Hardy's first book is much more than a straightforward MMA autobiography. Taking the key fights from his career, Hardy explores the sport with the unparalleled insight that has made him the best analyst working today.From training in China with Shaolin monks, to how MMA helped him channel his rage, to psychedelics and the ceremony in Peru that changed his life, to tapping into his 'reptilian brain' and the psychological warfare of UFC, to his epic title fight with Georges St-Pierre.Hardy also speaks eloquently of the heart condition that forced him to stop fighting, the road to recovery, and the evolution of a sport that flies in the face of mainstream disapproval to entertain and thrill millions of obsessives around the globe.
Part Reptile: UFC, MMA and Me
by Dan HardyFor fans of Ronda Rousey's My Fight Your Fight and John Kavanagh's Win or Learn comes the first book from UFC fighter and now analyst Dan Hardy, who lifts the lid on his own career and writes with insight and eloquence on all things MMA and UFC, the brutal and ever-evolving sport that launched such superstars as Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping, Georges St-Pierre, Nate Diaz and Amanda Nunes.Dan Hardy's first book is much more than a straightforward MMA autobiography. Taking the key fights from his career, Hardy explores the sport with the unparalleled insight that has made him the best analyst working today.From training in China with Shaolin monks, to how MMA helped him channel his rage, to psychedelics and the ceremony in Peru that changed his life, to tapping into his 'reptilian brain' and the psychological warfare of UFC, to his epic title fight with Georges St-Pierre.Hardy also speaks eloquently of the heart condition that forced him to stop fighting, the road to recovery, and the evolution of a sport that flies in the face of mainstream disapproval to entertain and thrill millions of obsessives around the globe.(P)2017 Headline Publishing Group Limited
Participation in Sport: International Policy Perspectives
by Matthew NicholsonAlthough there is growing interest from governments in participation levels in sport, the extent to which governments actively promote ‘sport for all’ and their motives for doing so vary greatly. This is the first book to examine the sport participation policies of national governments across the world and to offer a comparative analysis of the motives for, and successes and failures of those policies. Organized around a series of sixteen national case studies, including the UK, the US, Australia, China and India, the book enables students and practitioners to compare and contrast the development, implementation and impact of sport participation policies throughout the world. An introductory chapter provides a framework for understanding and interpreting those case studies and each chapter then addresses the following key themes: national structures for sport national sporting cultures participation levels in organized sport the nature and extent of government intervention implementation of governmental policy the impact of government policy. With contributions from many of the world’s leading experts on sport policy and sport development, this book is essential reading for anybody with an interest in the role of governments in relation to supporting and regulating their citizens’ involvement in sport.
Participatory Research in Sport and Physical Activity (Qualitative Research in Sport and Physical Activity)
by Robyn Smith Kyle A. Rich Audrey R. GilesThis is the first book to focus on participatory research in the context of sport and physical activity. It explores the transformative potential of participatory research methods and provides an introduction to the practicalities of doing participatory research in sport and physical activity.The book is structured around phases of the research process, covering research design, data collection, data analysis, and knowledge mobilization and translation. Chapters cover research design topics such as building research partnerships, reflexivity and ethical issues; methods such as social photo-elicitation, go-along interviews, and biographical mapping; analytical approaches such as collective memory work and collaborative analysis; and knowledge mobilization and translation topics such as podcasting, digital tools, and peer review. Every chapter includes a review of key developments, a guide to how that approach can be employed, an example from the author’s own work, and critical reflections on how that approach can shape future research and have an impact on public discourse.This book is an invaluable resource for students and researchers working in sport studies, the sociology of sport, sport and exercise psychology, sport management and policy, and human movement and health studies more broadly. It will be particularly useful for those interested in diverse and inclusive approaches to qualitative research methodologies.
El partido: Los mejores 90 minutos de la historia del fútbol. Italia-Brasil 1982
by Piero Trellini«Será un partido que recordaremos, del que hablaremos todavía cuando hayan pasado muchos años y sus principales protagonistas sean sólo nombres vinculados a la mitología del fútbol».MARIO VARGAS LLOSA Piero Trellini tenía solo doce años el 5 de julio de 1982, cuando Brasil e Italia se disputaron el pase a la semifinal del mundial de España. El resultado parecía decidido: los brasileños poseían la belleza en la técnica y la ejecución; las apuestas estaban con ellos. Para los italianos, sumidos en un silencio tácito de años y en una guerra con el mundo y consigo mismos, el reto era imposible. Y, sin embargo, tras ese día, el fútbol nunca volvió a ser lo mismo. Ganó un país que no se atrevía a soñar con una victoria. Este libro es el relato de una pasión narrado con la pulcritud de un historiador, la curiosidad de un reportero y la pasión de un aficionado. En él cabe todo, desde los anteriores mundiales hasta las trayectorias políticas de los países implicados, desde las alineaciones hasta el análisis del minuto a minuto. Es una crónica apasionante con un elenco de personajes inolvidables (Rossi, Sócrates, Falcao, Junior, Conti, Tardelli, Zoff) del que quizá fue el mejor partido de fútbol de la historia. Pero no es solo una oda al juego, es también la recreación del ambiente político, social y económico de los años setenta y ochenta, una línea cronológica que trasciende el ensayo deportivo para entender lo que fuimos y nunca volveremos a ser. La crítica ha dicho:«Será un partido que recordaremos, del que hablaremos todavía cuando hayan pasado muchos años y sus principales protagonistas sean solo nombres vinculados a la mitología del fútbol».Mario Vargas Llosa «Nunca había leído, sobre un único partido, una crónica tan completa y atractiva. En su género: una obra maestra».Darwin Pastorin, Huffington Post «Ya no se escriben libros así. Es un superlibro (así como decimos superhéroe), tiene superpoderes, y su mayor superpoder es hacer revivir el partido con un suspense insostenible, como si no supiésemos que Paolo Rossi metió tres goles. Recomiendo El partido a los apasionados del fútbol. Descubrirán muchísimas cosas. De la vida y no del fútbol».Antonio D’Orrico, Sette, Corriere della Sera
Un partido decisivo (Serie ¡Gol! #Volumen 29)
by Luigi Garlando¡Los Cebolletas y los Tiburones vuelven a enfrentarse en la vuelta del campeonato! Quince niñ@s.Una pasión: el fútbol.Un sueño: ¡ser los mejores! El equipo de Loris está dispuesto a todo para mantener su ventaja, incluso a provocar a los Cebolletas con bromas de mal gusto. Pero los chicos de Champignon están más unidos que nunca, y dispuestos a superar todos los obstáculos para vencer a los tramposos Tiburones. ¿Lo conseguirán?
Un partido en Central Park ( ¡Gol! #43)
by Luigi GarlandoTras el esfuerzo demostrado en los partidos de ida de la Champion Kids, los Cebolletas se merecen una recompensa. <p><p>¿Quieres descubrir en qué consistirá exactamente su homenaje? Quince niñ@s.Una pasión: el fútbol. <p>Un sueño: ¡ser los mejores! Después de los partidos de ida de la Champions Kids, los Cebolletas han recibido un superregalo de Champions: ¡el equipo se va a Nueva York a disputar un amistoso contra un rival americano! <p>Y por si esto fuera poco, su viaje seguirá hasta las Bahamas, donde tendrá lugar la boda de Eva y Adam. ¡Menudas vacaciones!