Author : Almira Astudillo Gilles
Publisher : Lee & Low Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,76 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781600602375
Willie's father tells him there is something special in an old coconut bank brought from the Philippines, but Willie is embarrassed to take it to school for a contest, especially since he knows that one of his classmates will make fun of him.
Author : Angie Abdou
Publisher : Athabasca University Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 20,48 MB
Release : 2023-08-29
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1771993782
In this carefully curated collection of essays, editors Jamie Dopp and Angie Abdou go beyond their first collection, Writing the Body in Motion, to engage with the meaning of sport found in Canadian sport literature. How does “sport” differ from physically risky recreational activities that require strength and skill? Does sport demand that someone win? At what point does a sport become an art? With the aim of prompting reflections on and discussions of the boundaries of sport, contributors explore how literature engages with sport as a metaphor, as a language, and as bodily expression. Instead of a focus on what is often described as Canada’s national pastime, contributors examine sports in Canadian literature that are decidedly not hockey. From skateboarding and parkour to fly fishing and curling, these essays engage with Canadian histories and broader societal understandings through sports on the margin. Interspersed with original reflections by iconic Canadian literary figures such as Steven Heighton, Aritha Van Herk, Thomas Wharton, and Timothy Taylor, this volume is fresh and intriguing and offers new ways of reading the body.
Author : John Klima
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 31,18 MB
Release : 2012-07-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1250006074
"From 1949-1958, the New York Yankees won the World Series seven times. And in 1957, the last team anybody would have thought of to challenge New York City's baseball supremacy would have been Milwaukee. But who better to beat the Yankees than the Midwest guys at the corner bar? The Braves became America's team, a happy band where color and the Cold War didn't matter, where the Cold One created the close bond between the fans and the team. Young sluggers Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews proved that brotherhood meant as much as home runs. Legendary pitcher Warren Spahn teamed with Yankee-killer Lew Burdette for a climactic finish. 'Bushville' was ready to strike a blow for the rest of America, and the Milwaukee Braves were about to turn the sports world upside down"--
Author : Burt Firtel
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 45,13 MB
Release : 2022-08-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1685374735
The Legend of the Cap By: Burt Firtel The Legend of the Cap contains a genesis of events that began more than 160 years ago. It connects professional golfers, amateur golfers, a golf course designer, and the first lady developer of golf courses. The magic of The Legend of the Cap tells the tale of a handful of Scottish golfers and a dozen golf courses, as it grows to millions of golfers at thousands of courses worldwide. The confluence of real people and events are pieces of a puzzle that couldn't have occurred naturally. The story is that a magical cap caused it to happen.
Author : Amethyst E. Manual
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 36,23 MB
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1503583929
IN THIS TALE THE COUSINS TURN 21 AND GET ENGAGED IN A VERY SPECIAL WAY, HOWEVER, GOD HAS BIGGER PLANS FOR COUSIN EVE. PLANS THAT INCLUDE MARRYING A TALL HANDSOME SEA CAPTAIN WITH VERY POWERFUL ANGELS OF HIS OWN. YOU WILL FIND THIS DELIGHTFUL AND FUNNY TALE QUITE ENTERTAINING WHEN YOU READ HOW CONCERNED EVERYONE BECOMES OVER COUSIN EVES NEW HANDSOME BEAU WHO IS BIGGER THEN VIC THOMPSON. A SEA CAPTAIN. A MAN IN WHITE, A MARRIAGE TRULY MADE IN HEAVEN.
Author : Marty Parkes
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 39,69 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781426200380
Just in time for Father's Day and a new golf season, Classic Shots showcases the best 250 photographs of the sport from the 1920s to the present day, culled from the USGA's archive of more than half a million images. While some of these photos have appeared in print over the years, many have never been published before. Among the many highlights are a single image showing the great Bob Jones' swing sequence... Payne Stewart's 1999 U.S. Open-winning putt at Pinehurst Country Club... Arnold Palmer's 1960 win at Cherry Hill... dramatic shots of Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Michelle Wie, and other golf superstars. The photographs are organized into five geographic regions: Northeast, South, Mid-Continent, West, and International. Accompanying essays introduce each region, examining particular images and telling the stories behind them. An essay by New York Times columnist and best-selling author Thomas L. Friedman underscores the unique qualities of the game of golf and its enduring impact upon its players and fans. From memorable moments of the game to casual portraits of legendary players, from striking landscapes of world-renowned courses to fascinating artifacts and memorabilia, Classic Shots is a unique visual treasure that will delight and inspire golfers of all ages.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 820 pages
File Size : 36,41 MB
Release : 1919
Category : Motorcycles
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Author : Cognitive Science Society (U.S.). Conference
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 828 pages
File Size : 29,91 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780805821598
This volume features the complete text of all regular papers, posters, and summaries of symposia presented at the 17th annual meeting of the Cognitive Science Society.
Author : Jerry Waxman
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 23,14 MB
Release : 2011-09-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1463414358
One day my grandfather came to me and said, Its time you went to a baseball game. Get your jacket. The year was 1950; I was nine years old. . . . After purchasing tickets, we walked into the darkened building and up a long, shadowed winding ramp. In the distance, at the end of the ramp, was a rectangle of daylight. . . . When I stepped into the light, [w]hat I saw changed my life forever. The field was gigantic, larger than anything I had seen before. And the colorbefore that moment, I did not know what GREEN meant. . . . It was pure magic. I was stunned. I was speechless. I was in love. Thus begins Playing on the Roof, a collection of funny and tender stories about Jerry Waxmans childhood in Brooklyn and Long Island, his passion for baseball and the Giants, his interest in girls, his brushes with death and with the law, and his love affair with solar eclipses. Also included are his two forays into science fiction. Although most of these pieces were written during a long and difficult illness, all convey the wonder and joy Jerry found in living.
Author : Phillip Van Hooser
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 38,82 MB
Release : 2005-09-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0471763616
Praise for Willie's Way: "Willie's Way is a fascinating compilation of real-life customer service stories that actually make a difference. It's about building your brand one customer at a time. Read how enthusiasm, confidence, and sincerity can impact your customers, grow revenues, and impact your bottom line. This is the best book I've read on customer service in a long time." --Joe Scarlett Chairman of the Board Tractor Supply Company "Wow! Willie's Way is simply infectious. Every reader is sure to find the six secrets to be very practical. In fact, they leave us without excuse. Without a doubt, Willie's Way has the power to transform an organization from one delivering mediocre customer service to one performing at the top." --Chris Strippelhoff Vice President-Member Services Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia "Van Hooser absolutely hit the bull's-eye with an outstanding instruction manual about the keys to extraordinary customer service. I have no doubt that companies and customer service professionals across virtually every industry will find value and fresh new insights in the pages of this brilliantly written gem." --Richard G. Kelley Director of Sales Training, North America Axcan Pharma, Inc.
