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Poppleton Everyday (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #3)
by Cynthia RylantThree delightful new tales about Poppleton for beginning readers in which Poppleton gets sick while stargazing, goes in search of a new bed, and finds sailing anything but relaxing.
Poppleton in Spring (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #5)
by Cynthia RylantPoppleton the pig charms young readers with his quirky adventures, whimsical ideas, and engaging community of friends! In these three fun springtime stories, Poppleton tries his hand at spring cleaning, riding a bicycle, and staying up all night in his new tent.
Poppleton in Spring (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level J)
by Cynthia RylantRevisit three wonderful stories from Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and award-winning illustrator Mark Teague--with new cover art and design! <P><P>In this easy-to-read chapter book, Poppleton the pig charms young readers with his quirky adventures, whimsical ideas, and engaging community of friends! In three wonderful springtime stories, Poppleton tries his hand at spring cleaning, riding a bike, and staying up all night in his new tent. <P><P>These hilarious stories feature simple language, everyday experiences, and beautiful illustrations--perfect for beginning readers! <P><P>Lexile Measure: 500
Poppy
by Nancy E. Walker-GuyeFollow along with Poppy the bicycle as he helps Greg, Erica, and Jay learn how to ride.
Popular Culture in a New Age
by Marshall FishwickWith a Foreword by Dr. Fishwick's student--Tom Wolfe.This book redefines popular culture in the light of the revolutionary changes brought about by the information revolution and the digital divide. It explores the phenomenal growth and extension of popular culture in the last decade and ties in the vast changes brought about by technology and the Internet. In an era when American television and the Internet reach virtually every corner of the globe, Popular Culture in a New Age shows how the poorly understood and often underestimated area known as popular culture affects all of our lives.Beginning with an evaluation of the millennium celebrations and the enormous error of Y2K madness, Popular Culture in a New Age then moves on to the “New Gold Rush” brought about by technology and takes a hard look at its risks. The book examines a wide variety of pop culture phenomena such as carnivals, celebrities, and the road from nineteenth century humbuggery (P. T. Barnum's term) to today's hype.In Popular Culture in a New Age you'll learn about: the three faces of popular culture: folk, fake, and pop--how they relate and how they differ today's popular icons the empire of Disney World Marshall McLuhan, our era's most profound and shocking electronic thinker African-American popular culture and stylePopular Culture in a New Age gives characterization to the postmodern world in a chapter on “postmodern pop,” followed by the shift from civil religion to civil disobedience and the “myth of success.” This insightful book will help you understand the way we eat, think, vote, and respond to our fast-changing world in the era of hype, spin doctors, chat rooms, and jargon.
The Popular Front and the Barcelona 1936 Popular Olympics: Playing as if the World Was Watching (Mega Event Planning)
by James StoutThis book deals with the events leading up to the 1936 Popular Olympics which would have united the Popular Front in opposition to the Berlin Olympics. It also discusses the days after the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War which began on the same day the games were due to start. Using a variety of primary and secondary sources, the book traces the biographies of several Popular Olympians who would go on to volunteer in the Spanish Civil War. The book also examines the planned events and locations for the Popular Olympics as well as the international funding that the games secured. The book argues that the events were a departure from Workers’ Sport as well as the IOC’s Olympic games and represented an important cultural manifestation of the Popular Front.
The Popular Mechanics Essential Survival Guide: The Only Book You Need in Any Emergency
by Popular MechanicsPopular Mechanics' ultimate survival manual will teach you the essential skills to protect your family, save yourself, and conquer any possible danger. In an emergency, would you know how to survive—to purify water, jump-start a car, escape a flood or fire, forage for firewood, protect your family? Whether the threat is low or the risk is apocalyptic, Popular Mechanics can help you handle it with lifesaving advice for dangerous situations. Crucial information on how to handle the critical decisions you might face both immediately and in the long term will help you not only survive, but thrive in the aftermath of any disaster. Also includes expert tips on must-have equipment to keep on hand as well as many dramatic survival stories (including lessons from a dog sledder and the account of a helicopter pilot who crashed into the icy waters of the Arctic).
Popular Mechanics Why a Curveball Curves: The Incredible Science of Sports
by William Hayes Popular MechanicsAn absorbing and enlightening inside look at sports secrets—now in an updated and expanded edition! What makes an athlete successful? Why do some players excel? In this new, expanded edition, the experts at Popular Mechanics, along with top athletes, coaches, and sports journalists, explore the science behind everything from the perfect curveball and Phelpss kick to gene doping. Theres great new coverage on the recent doping scandals that rocked the Tour de France, as well as a new chapter on lacrosse, and the clear, understandable explanations come from people who really love their game. Youll even learn how to bend it like Beckham—or at least how Beckham did it. This book is for both the player and the fan, helping athletes become better prepared and giving enthusiasts a more complete appreciation of the subtle nuances of competition.
Por Estradas de Terra em Direção ao Lar
by Nicole CampbellMas quando ele vai para casa, tudo isso desaparece. Sua mãe não se importa muito do filho competir para ser capitão do time de basquete, ou de ter uma namorada incrível, ou mesmo de ganhar honras na escola no ano anterior. Quer dizer, quase ganhou honras. Ele está determinado em não se deixar afetar por nada disso, porque o segundo ano o deixa mais um passo próximo de sair de Gem City e de estar por conta própria. Ou talvez não. Luke aprende que tomar decisões é complicado quando se importa, e ainda mais quando afeta as pessoas que ama. Saudoso dos dias em que uma resposta besta e um sorriso charmoso resolviam seus problemas, Luke precisa decidir em quem pode contar conforme a vida segue em frente.
Por qué corremos: Las causas científicas del furor de las maratones
by Martín De Ambrosio Alfredo Ves LosadaUn combo veloz e inteligente que mezcla las razones científicas ysociales del fenómeno con algunas historias de los grandes corredores detodos los tiempos. ¿Por qué cada vez más gente se calza las zapatillas para correr por laciudad? ¿Hay alguna razón para este sacrificio autoimpuesto? ¿O enrealidad no es un sufrimiento, sino uno de los antiguos placeres de laespecie? ¿Correr genera adicción? ¿Está en nuestros genes de sociedadesnómadas? ¿Es una respuesta al sedentarismo de la vida moderna?Hace dos millones de años que el ser humano corre, pero nunca antestantas personas lo hicieron como ahora. Por eso, la ciencia comenzó abuscar respuestas en el cerebro de los maratonistas.Este libro explica qué le sucede desde el punto de vista biológico ypsicológico a las personas que corren y, sobre todo, a quienes desafíanla resistencia de su cuerpo y de su mente en las maratones; quésatisfacción o sensación siente quien corre para superar el dolor y elagotamiento.
Porque el fútbol importa
by Brian Winter PeléFútbol. Balompié. El juego bonito. El deporte más popular del mundo tiene muchos nombres pero, por muchas décadas, los aficionados han estado de acuerdo en una cosa: el mayor jugador de todos los tiempos fue Pelé.<P><P> Ahora, la estrella legendaria, embajador y personaje humanitario comparte su visión total de lo que el fútbol puede lograr. Ahora, Pelé comparte por primera vez su historia, su experiencia y sus ideas sobre este juego. <P> Antes de Messi, antes de Ronaldo, antes de Beckham estaba Edson Arantes do Nascimento --conocido simplemente como Pelé--. Un tesoro nacional, sus logros en la cancha fueron magia pura: tres campeonatos mundiales --algo sin precedentes-- y el récord de goleo de todos los tiempos: 1,282 goles en una carrera de veinte años. <P> Ahora, cuando después de sesenta años la Copa Mundial regresa a Brasil --país al que con frecuencia se le reconoce haber perfeccionando este deporte--, el fútbol tiene una oportunidad única para lograr un cambio mundial. Y como embajador oficial del torneo, Pelé está listo para ser el rostro del progreso. <P> Por primera vez, Pelé explora la historia reciente de este juego y ofrece nuevas ideas acerca del papel del fútbol como conector y animador de jugadores alrededor del mundo. Pelé ha viajado por todo el planeta en su papel de embajador mundial del fútbol y de apoyo a organizaciones de beneficencia como la UNICEF, promoviendo la influencia positiva del fútbol en la producción de cambios en los jóvenes, las comunidades y hasta en países enteros. Con detalles extraordinarios y una franqueza sin precedentes, Pelé comparte sus experiencias más inspiradoras, sus historias más conmovedoras y sus lecciones más difíciles, y pone en perspectiva el juego del fútbol. <P> Ese es el legado de Pelé: su manera de transmitir todo lo que ha aprendido y de inspirar a una nueva generación. En Porque el fútbol importa, Pelé detalla sus metas para el futuro del fútbol y, por extensión, del mundo.
The Port Vale Miscellany
by Phil Sherwin Robbie EarleThe Port Vale Miscellany – a book on the Valiants like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. Port Vale Football Club – the name gives no clue to its whereabouts, but this book tells all of the highs, lows and downright strange happenings at a club that has been in existence in the Potteries for over 130 years. From an FA Cup semi-final to expulsion from the league, from three Wembley appearances to a ten-goal home defeat when the goalkeeper lost his glasses in the mud, it’s all here. Classic giant-killings, the man who played for both teams in the same game, going into administration, famous fans such as Robbie Williams and Phil Taylor, they all have a story to tell. The record wins, defeats, attendances and plenty of facts about the club are listed in great detail, plus the answer to many questions such as what links David Beckham and Bobby Charlton to Port Vale?
The Portable Personal Trainer: 100 Ways to Energize Your Workouts and Bring Out the Athlete in You
by Eric HarrExercise Your Body. Enjoy Yourself. Experience the Difference.Whatever your fitness level, world-class Iron Man triathlete Eric Harr shares 100 inspirational strategies to uncover your passion and improve your performance.•See each workout as a celebration and an opportunity for personal growth (#5).•Stop counting calories and listen to your body for nutrition information it knows what you need (#22).•Learn why morning workouts are best–and it's not just because you’ll burn more body fat (#35) •Experience the power of a “breakthrough session” in your training program (#60).•Find out the five best fat-burning secrets, and why you must be selfish about your fitness.(#s 90 and 91).•Put less effort into your workout for world-class results (#73).•Let go of your ego and rely on your inner strength and confidence (#84).Gleaned from thousands of hours of training and shared wisdom from the very best athletes in the world, these simple lessons will transform your approach to getting fit, staying active, and being alive.
Portland Forest Hikes: Twenty Close-In Wilderness Walks
by James D. ThayerHere are twenty wilderness hikes within twenty miles of downtown Portland, Oregon, less than a half hour's ride from the city. Adventurers at all skill levels will be surprised by the remoteness and remarkable beauty of these easy woodland escapes. Just take this pocket-sized companion and slip down a hidden trail to emerge on vistas with eagles soaring overhead. There are shorter walks suitable for kids, like the McCarthy Creek Loop, and rugged routes for the ambitious, like the Fire Lane 12 loop. Each hike description includes a map, bus access, basic conditions, length, and grade, as well as flora, fauna, geology, and local history. Half the trails explore lesser-known wooded hillsides in Forest Park. Others venture farther north in the Tualatin Mountains into rarely described prime Oregon hiking country. A devoted advocate for Portland's wilderness areas, James D. Thayer has surveyed most of the publicly accessible walking routes along the Tualatin Mountains from Forest Park to Scappoose and nearly to the Oregon coast-on foot.
Portland Hill Walks: 24 Explorations in Parks and Neighborhoods, Completely Revised and Expanded
by Laura O. FosterPortland Hill Walks features twenty-four miniature adventures stocked with stunning views, hidden stairways, leafy byways, urban forests, and places to sit, eat, and soak in the local scene. The revised and updated edition offers five new walks in addition to the well-loved classics, with new contemporary and historical photos and easier-to-follow directions.Whether you feel like meandering through old streetcar neighborhoods or climbing a lava dome, there is a hill walk for every mood. New walks take you up to Willamette Stone State Park, across the St. Johns Bridge, down to the South Waterfront (with a ride on the aerial tram), along a stream in Gresham, and up Mounts Talbert and Scott.Portland is a walking city, and Portland Hill Walks will inspire you to enjoy it to its fullest!
Portugal vs. Spain (World Cup Rivals)
by Jules AllenThe national soccer teams of Portugal and Spain have a rivalry spanning decades. What made the teams fierce competitors? How are both country’s fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the soccer-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader.
Poser
by Alison HughesTwelve-year-old Luke "Spin" Spinelli is sick of fake running, fake laughing and fake pointing. Sure, he once made the cover of Baby Show magazine, but now his secret modeling career is making him miserable. He dreams of using nonwhitening toothpaste. He can't wait to stop styling his hair. And he really wants to stop worrying that the school bully will discover he was once the face of Dribbleez Diapers. After all, Spin's just a normal boy looking for a hockey game and some pizza with extra cheese.
Posh & Becks
by Andrew MortonYoung, good-looking, famous and rich, there is no better-known celebrity couple than Posh and Becks. In this biography, Andrew Morton reveals the truth behind the headlines. He examines Victoria's relationship with the other Spice Girls and David's relationship with Manchester United.
Posh & Becks
by Andrew MortonSHE IS A FASHION ICON WITH A LUST FOR FAME. HE IS POSSIBLY THE MOST FAMOUS ATHLETE ON THE PLANET. Together they are one of the most loved -- and hated -- pairs on Earth. This sensational, highly addictive biography delves beneath the Beckhams' glossy, glamorous facade to expose the real Posh and Becks behind the headlines and the hype. Celebrity biographer Andrew Morton, hailed for his insightful, in-depth coverage of luminaries such as Princess Diana and Madonna, explores in detail how David and Victoria Beckham followed their passions -- football and fame -- to become two of the most recognizable people in the world. From their individual childhood stories of relentlessly pursuing their dreams to achieving fame together on an international level, Posh and Becks have earned their unofficial titles as the "King and Queen of Popular Culture," and they never disappoint their fans -- or the tabloids -- when it comes to making news. Their whirlwind courtship, "royal" wedding, alleged affairs, and family struggles have been lived out under the glare of flashbulbs, which they seem to simultaneously court and shun as they attempt to balance their personal lives with their public personas. With up-to-date coverage and commentary on all things Beckham, including David's disappointing stint at Real Madrid and the family's relocation to Los Angeles, Posh & Becks lays bare the truth behind the tabloids on this fascinating couple.
Position of Trust: As featured on BBC1's Football's Darkest Secret
by Andy Woodward'Woodward's story is one of the most important of recent years...heartbreakingly powerful' THE TIMES'Harrowing, brave, hugely important book' HENRY WINTER'Haunting' SUNDAY TIMESSHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL AWARD AND THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARD 2020A brave and moving account by football's first whistle blower, breaking the silence on the scandal of sexual abuse in youth clubs and junior teams.Andy Woodward was a wide eyed, hopeful footballer playing for Stockport Boys, when Barry Bennell first noticed him. Andy was 11 years old, and Bennell a youth coach with a big reputation for spotting and nurturing young footballing talent. The clubs Bennell worked for and the parents of the boys he coached, trusted and believed in him, inviting him into their lives and their homes. But behind the charismatic mask was a profoundly evil man willing to go to any lengths to satisfy his own dark appetites. Andy has been heralded a hero for speaking up about his horrific experiences at the hands of Bennell, but also at going further to expose the long hidden abuse buried within our nations' best loved sport. His story is only the tip of the iceberg.Andy's childhood was shattered by what happened to him and by the fear and silence that surrounded it. His youthful dreams of playing the game he loved were utterly broken, and years of living with the terrible secret and shame all but destroyed him. He hopes that by coming forward he might encourage others in similar situations to find the courage to speak out. A compelling and relevant story of the dark secret at the heart of football and another chapter in the ongoing expose of institutionalised corruption.
Position of Trust: As seen on BBC's FLOODLIGHTS
by Andy WoodwardA brave and moving account by football's first whistle blower, breaking the silence on the scandal of sexual abuse in youth clubs and junior teams.Andy Woodward was a wide eyed, hopeful footballer playing for Stockport Boys, when Barry Bennell first noticed him. Andy was 11 years old, and Bennell a youth coach with a big reputation for spotting and nurturing young footballing talent. The clubs Bennell worked for and the parents of the boys he coached, trusted and believed in him, inviting him into their lives and their homes. But behind the charismatic mask was a profoundly evil man willing to go to any lengths to satisfy his own dark appetites. Andy has been heralded a hero for speaking up about his horrific experiences at the hands of Bennell, but also at going further to expose the long hidden abuse buried within our nations' best loved sport. His story is only the tip of the iceberg.Andy's childhood was shattered by what happened to him and by the fear and silence that surrounded it. His youthful dreams of playing the game he loved were utterly broken, and years of living with the terrible secret and shame all but destroyed him. He hopes that by coming forward he might encourage others in similar situations to find the courage to speak out. A compelling and relevant story of the dark secret at the heart of football and another chapter in the ongoing expose of institutionalised corruption.(P) 2019 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
Positional Decision Making in Chess: with invaluable help from Jacob Aagaard, First Edition
by Boris GelfandBoris Gelfand focuses on such topics as the squeeze, space advantage, the transformation of pawn structures and the transformation of advantages. Based on examples from his own games and those of his hero, Akiba Rubinstein, Gelfand explains how he thinks during the game.
Positive Pedagogy for Sport Coaching: Athlete-centred coaching for individual sports
by Richard LightThe concept of positive pedagogy has transformed the way we understand learning and coaching in sport. Presenting examples of positive pedagogy in action, this book is the first to apply its basic principles to individual sports such as swimming, athletics, gymnastics and karate. Using the game based approach (GBA) (an athlete-centred, inquiry-based method that involves game-like activities), this book demonstrates how positive pedagogy can be successfully employed across a range of sports and levels of performance, while also providing insight into coaches’ experiences of this approach. Divided into three sections that focus on the development, characteristics and applications of positive pedagogy, it fills a gap in coaching literature by extending the latest developments of GBA to activities beyond team sports. It pioneers a way of coaching that is both efficient in improving performance and effective in promoting positive experiences of learning across all ages and abilities. Positive Pedagogy for Sport Coaching: Athlete-centred coaching for individual sports is invaluable reading for all sports coaching students as well as any practising coach or physical education teacher looking for inspiration.
Positive Pedagogy for Sport Coaching: Athlete-centred coaching for individual sports
by Richard Light Stephen HarveyPositive Pedagogy is an athlete-centred, inquiry based approach that transforms the way we understand learning and coaching in sport. This book demonstrates how Positive Pedagogy for sport coaching (PPed) can be successfully employed across a range of sports and levels of performance, while also providing insight into coaches’ experiences. Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, the book introduces the key concepts that underpin positive pedagogy and offers detailed case studies of positive pedagogy in action, with reflections from practising coaches. It also provides more detail and direction for coaches interested in implementing the approach. This new edition moves beyond coaching in individual sports to explain how positive pedagogy can be applied to all sport coaching, across a wide range of sports including basketball, baseball, football, rugby, boxing, swimming, track and field athletics, as well as strength and conditioning. Positive Pedagogy for sport coaching both improves performance and promotes positive learning experiences across all ages and abilities. This book is invaluable reading for all sports coaching students as well as any practising coach or physical education teacher looking to improve or even transform their professional practice.
Positive Psychology in Sport and Physical Activity: An Introduction
by Abbe Brady Bridget Grenville-CleavePositive psychology (PP) is a fast-developing area of research that emphasises personal growth and the positive qualities of life. This is the first book to apply the principles and practice of PP to sport and physical activity. In attempting to help people enjoy sport, sport psychology has paradoxically often focused on topics such as anxiety, stress and burnout. By contrast, this reader-friendly introduction to PP shows how it can improve sporting performance while also enhancing physical and mental well-being. Demonstrating the practical relevance of PP for all those who participate in sport and physical activity at any level, it covers a variety of topics including: passion, enjoyment and flow positive pedagogy and appreciative inquiry for sport leaders, coaches and teachers gratitude, mindfulness, optimism and hope positive psychology coaching for sport leaders and practitioners character strengths, growth mindset and resilience. With expert contributors from around the globe, real-life case studies, practical strategies and suggestions for future research in every chapter, this book is inspirational reading for all students, coaches, researchers and practitioners with an interest in sport and exercise psychology, mental health and well-being.