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  Rugby for Kids

  Sebastián E. Perasso

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  An exciting book for all children on their their first steps in rugby.
  With a simple and attractive language, Rugby for Kids is an integral contribution to the teaching of rugby for the young ones.
  The history of the game, its formative side, regulatory issues, technical aspects and the basic principles of the oval sport, all this and much more in an entertaining and profusely illustrated book.
  Rugby for kids is a tribute to those who are the most precious rugby treasure: children.

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  Play It Forward - How Women Are...

  TOGETHXR, Sue Bird, Alex Morgan

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  New from TOGETHXR—the sports media company that set the sports world on fire with their defining statement “EVERYONE WATCHES WOMEN’S SPORTS"—this inspiring collection of stories shines a light on the grit, smarts, and determination of record-setting and boundary-breaking female athletes around the world and across sports. 
   
  Play It Forward features twenty‑five inspirational stories of badass women from all corners of the sports universe, curated by TOGETHXR, a sports media companyfounded by legends Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, Simone Manuel, and Chloe Kim. From profiles of professional athletes and Olympians at the top of their game to everyday women putting in the work without a crowd, these are true tales of fierce competitors, dedicated teammates, and passionate advocates who are all too accustomed to hearing the word “no.” Each story highlights an inspiring athlete or team who is defying expectations and rebelling against inequality in big and small ways, including: 
  Indigenous women forming a softball team in Mexico 
  Older women finding friendship and purpose through competitive swimming 
  A woman mountain-climbing her way out of oppression in Afghanistan 
  WNBA players developing a voice for social justice and influencing a pivotal election 
  Incarcerated women playing soccer to prepare for life after release 
   
  For sports fans of all ages, Play it Forward celebrates and elevates the gutsy true stories of activists and dreamers who are changing the game, and the world of sports, for the better.   
   
  WORLD’S GREATEST ATHLETES: A foreword and afterword by world-class athletes and Olympians Alex Morgan and Sue Bird set the stage and offer key context for this inspirational collection of stories of women who are defying the odds and breaking the rules.   
   
  STORIES FROM ACROSS WOMEN'S SPORTS: TOGETHXR created the viral sensation "Everyone Watches Women Sports" that caught fire during the record-breaking NCAA 2024 Women's Basketball Tournament. Their ongoing mission is to elevate women's sports coverage in a space where culture, activism, lifestyle, and sports converge. In this powerhouse book, TOGETHXR gathers celebrity and everyday stories to create a breadth of inspiration from powerful women across a range of sports, from basketball, soccer, and hockey to swimming, gymnastics, rowing, and professional bowling. 
   
  CELEBRATION OF ATHLETES AT ALL AGES: These stories will appeal to generations of sports fans—from those who fought the early battles of Title IX to young women just lacing up their sneakers, ready to take on the world. 
   
  ENGAGING JOURNALISM: The stories are contemporary and underreported features covering athletes and teams that will be new to many readers. The essays are all written by acclaimed female and nonbinary journalists from around the world. 
   
  ULTIMATE GIFT FOR WOMEN: This is a perfect present for women to give women: mom to daughter, daughter to mom, grandmother to granddaughter, friend to friend, and many more. 
   
  Perfect for: 
  Athletes and sports enthusiasts 
  Parents, coaches, teachers, mentors 
  Viewers of college and pro sports, the Women's World Cup, and the Olympics 
  Fans of books about current events, feminism, or strong women 
  Readers of Strong is the New Pretty and the Rebel Girls series 
  Birthday, Mother’s Day, holiday, or graduation gifts for teens and adults 
  Resource for celebrating International Women's Day and International Women in Sports Day

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  Golden Summers - Personal...

  Jo Harman, Phil Walker, Matt...

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  Every cricket lover, for better or worse, has their year. The year it all fell into place or all fell apart. A year of triumph or disaster; of tragedy or comedy. This being cricket, there's normally a bit of everything. A series of writers, poets, musicians, comedians, and ex-players – plus the odd England captain – have come together to produce a collection of personal essays, using the game of cricket as the backdrop to tell their own stories. 50 voices for 50 years: each one delving into the year that means the most to them. This is Golden Summers.
  Covering 50 different seasons, from 1934 right up to the weird summer of 2020, Golden Summers tells the story of modern cricket in a refreshing and engaging way, revealing the impact the game has had on so many writers. Journalists such as Scyld Berry, David Frith, Stephen Fay, Emma John, Tanya Aldred, Eleanor Oldroyd, Geoff Lemon and Lawrence Booth – plenty of Wisden Almanack editors among them – write beautifully about their chosen years, and players like Mark Wood, Heather Knight, Derek Pringle and Vic Marks provide great insight, with all of the contributors interweaving personal memories with a look at the cricket happening at that time.

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  The Turnaround - How to Build...

  Darrin Donnelly

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  Confidence is essential to success, happiness, and peace of mind. Whether it be in sports, business, or any other area of life, the most confident people tend to be the most successful. But despite knowing how important confidence is, it's easy to lose your self-confidence and start doubting yourself—especially during difficult times. 
   
   
   
  Revealing the confidence-building techniques used by some of the greatest coaches of all time, this book will show you how to build and maintain confidence while eliminating self-doubt and insecurity. 
   
   
   
  In this inspirational fable, Danny O'Connor is an insecure fourth-string quarterback on one of the worst college football teams in America. But his life changes when a new coach, Bud Sullivan, is hired and begins showing Danny and his teammates how to build the confidence needed to turn around their losing ways. 
   
   
   
  Over the course of three years, Bud lays the foundation for one of the greatest turnarounds in college football history and Danny learns invaluable lessons that will last him a lifetime. 
   
   
   
  As this story plays out, you will learn the practical, real-world methods used by some of the greatest coaches of all time for instantly generating self-confidence.

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  Between the Pipes - A Revealing...

  Randi Druzin

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  A Canadian sportswriter profiles twelve legendary NHL goaltenders in a book that “reveals the changing face of professional hockey in the last half century” (Publishers Weekly).   Some NHL goalies are great and others are intriguing characters, but a select few are legends because they're both. Such is the case with the dozen players featured here. In Between the Pipes, veteran hocky writer Randi Druzin profiles these athletes, revealing the traits that make each one unique.   Gump Worsley defied the laws of biomechanics by being nimble despite having a cabbage-shaped body. He was also one of the funniest men ever to start in goal. Glenn Hall used to wrestle with a trainer in the dressing room before games and Jacques Plante refused to stay at a particular Toronto hotel. Despite their quirks, these twelve goalies are among the best the game has ever seen. With wit and verve, Druzin paints unforgettable portraits of these masked mavericks.

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  101 Reasons to Love the Cowboys

  Ron Green

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  A collection of the greatest games, moments, and personalities from the Dallas football team’s history, featuring stunning photography. 
   
  The Dallas Cowboys—“America’s Team”—shares the record for most Super Bowl appearances (eight) with the Pittsburgh Steelers and recorded twenty consecutive winning seasons (1966–85), in which they only missed the playoffs twice (1974 and 1984), an NFL record. From owner Jerry Jones to such coaches and players as Tom Landry, Jimmy Johnson, Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, and Emmitt Smith, not to mention those gorgeous cheerleaders, the Cowboys have brought unforgettable sportsmanship and Texas swagger to professional football. 101 Reasons to Love the Cowboys captures the unforgettable games, the historic moments, and the larger-than-life personalities who have helped define the sport of professional football. Accompanied by stunning vintage and contemporary photography, this book is a treasure for casual football fans and devoted Cowboys fans alike.

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