Jordan's Football


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Designed to be used by children in their first six months of school PM Starters One and Two




Catching Jordan


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"Whoever said football and girls don't mix hasn't read Catching Jordan. I couldn't put it down " -- Simone Elkeles, New York Times bestselling author of the Perfect Chemistry series ONE OF THE BOYS What girl doesn't want to be surrounded by gorgeous jocks day in and day out? Jordan Woods isn't just surrounded by hot guys, though-she leads them as the captain and quarterback of her high school football team. They all see her as one of the guys and that's just fine. As long as she gets her athletic scholarship to a powerhouse university. But everything she's ever worked for is threatened when Ty Green moves to her school. Not only is he an amazing QB, but he's also amazingly hot. And for the first time, Jordan's feeling vulnerable. Can she keep her head in the game while her heart's on the line? "A beautiful novel with a real and captivating depiction of high school relationships, Catching Jordan shows the same reverence for the human heart that it does for the game of football." --Karsten Knight, author of Wildefire




Michael Jordan


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Don't miss this action-packed and informative look at the life and achievements of a basketball legend! Matt Christopher, the number one sports writer for kids, profiles basketball superstar Michael Jordan, covering his childhood, college career, rookie years, professional career highlights, and even his short stint in minor league baseball. Written in Matt Christopher's easy-to-read style and complete with incredible photos and Michael Jordan's key stats, this comprehensive biography will entertain and educate.




Michael Jordan


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Profiles the basketball superstar, who retired from the Chicago Bulls at age thirty, played minor league baseball, and then returned to professional basketball in 1994.




Be Careful What You Wish For


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Simon Jordan doesn't mince his words. After making millions in mobile phones he decided to buy his boyhood football club, Crystal Palace. At 31, he became the youngest chairman ever.




Black Coach


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African American football coach Jerome Evans takes over as football coach at predominantly white Walter Williams High School in Burlington, North Carolina, in the fall of 1970.




The Jordan Rules


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The New York Times Bestseller, updated With a New Introduction This is the 20th anniversary of the explosive bestseller that changed the way the world viewed one of the greatest athletes in history, revealing for the first time Michael Jordan's relentless drive to win anything and everything, at any cost. NBA Hall of Fame columnist Sam Smith had unlimited access to the team and its players during their championship 1991-92 season, which he details in the new introduction, along with candid revelations about his sources, and the reaction from Michael, his teammates, the media, and the fans when the book blasted onto the bestseller lists in 1992 (where it stayed for three months). With more than a million copies in print, The Jordan Rules remains the ultimate inside look at one of the most legendary teams in sports history.




Michael Jordan


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The Chicago Bulls drafted Michael Jordan without knowing he would raise the standard for how basketball is played forever. Learn all about Jordan's life and explore what makes him a living legend.




Defending Taylor


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Taylor's a star on the soccer field, but she's going to need a new game plan to protect her heart Captain of the soccer team, president of the Debate Club, contender for valedictorian: Taylor's always pushed herself to be perfect. After all, that's what is expected of a senator's daughter. But one impulsive decision—one lie to cover for her boyfriend—and Taylor's kicked out of private school. Everything she's worked so hard for is gone, and now she's starting over at Hundred Oaks High. Soccer has always been Taylor's escape from the pressures of school and family, but it's hard to fit in and play on a team that used to be her rival. The only person who seems to understand all that she's going through is her older brother's best friend, Ezra. Taylor's had a crush on him for as long as she can remember. But it's hard to trust after having been betrayed. Will Taylor repeat her past mistakes or can she score a fresh start? Praise for Jesse's Girl: "A a fun, sexy, suck-me-in read."—Katie McGarry, author of Nowhere But Here and Pushing the Limits "An absorbing story...highly enjoyable."—Kirkus "Inspires as it entertains."—Publishers Weekly




Pivot to Win


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Make the Big Plays in Life, Sports & Business! Insights & inspiration from thought leader, NFL star, sports analyst & entrepreneur Jordan Babineaux. Change is inevitable, but the beautiful thing is that it allows us to reinvent ourselves. Former NFL defensive back Jordan Babineaux has mastered the art of capitalizing on moments of uncertainty and upheaval to reach for the next goal. In Pivot to Win, Jordan candidly shares the challenges of rising through the NFL to fulfill a dream he envisioned for himself when he was just a kid. As a pro footballer, "Big Play Babs" worked relentlessly while keeping an eye out for the inevitable pivot away from football as he approached retirement. Jordan opens up about the jarring reality of leaving the NFL, starting a broadcast career, and becoming an entrepreneur, consultant, and owner of several businesses. Through his story, Jordan shows how all readers can beat the odds to create the life they want. In Pivot to Win, Jordan explains: (1) How to cultivate the mentality and determination needed to pivot successfully; (2) Why pivots are hard and what tools you need to persevere; and (3) Why having a Pivot to Win Playbook is critical for anyone who desires greatness. Each of us faces numerous pivots every day-it's time to make them work for you. Jordan's message will inspire and resonate with everyone as he shares ideas on his journey to self-mastery. Let Jordan help you make the big plays in life and business.