Birds of Pray

Birds of Pray
Author: Rob Maaddi
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2018-08-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310355869

High Stakes, Deep Faith, and Unbreakable Brotherhood They were the first No. 1 seed in NFL history to enter the playoffs as an underdog. Their star quarterback was out with a season-ending knee injury. Five-time Super Bowl champions the New England Patriots towered over them. But public opinion didn't matter to the Philadelphia Eagles. They believed in each other. The band of Christian brothers on the team believed in the God of the impossible, and they played for an audience of One. The most extensive book to explore the Christian faith shared by many of the team's players, Birds of Pray details the incredible inside story behind the Eagles' capture of the biggest prize in professional sports: the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Through exclusive interviews with the players, never-before-seen photos, and insider accounts of the miracle season's most memorable moments, Philly native and Associated Press sportswriter Rob Maaddi reveals a side of the team the world has yet to fully witness. From an impromptu baptism in the team's cold tub to weekly Bible studies and pre-game prayers, to the unique friendship between star quarterback Carson Wentz and back-up-then-MVP Nick Foles - the Eagles excel in the unexpected. Birds of Pray follows the deep faith shared among players, the high stakes they faced together, and their relentless reliance on Christ who gives all strength in moments of crisis and celebration alike. The result is a boldly inspiring, entertaining read that will challenge readers to go deeper in their faith, dream bigger, and live with renewed courage for whatever odds life stacks against them.

Philadelphia Eagles, The

Philadelphia Eagles, The
Author: Mark Stewart
Publisher: Norwood House Press
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2012-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1599535351

Hot dogs? Check. Video screens? Check. Jail? Check. You’d expect hot dogs and video screens at a stadium, but watch out for the Philadelphia Eagles’ stadium- it has a mini-jail inside of it too. “The Philadelphia Eagles” by Mark Stewart offers young fans a look into one of the most dedicated teams in the NFL while including fun facts, team spotlights such as Steve Van Buren and Donovan McNabb, and pictures of Eagles memorabilia. Have a young fan who likes to argue sports? Don’t miss the “Great Debates” section where readers get insight into some of the greatest debates surrounding the Eagles and professional football!

Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles
Author: Matt Scheff
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2024-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

This book offers an exciting look at the Philadelphia Eagles, from the legends of the past to the superstars of today. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible.

Life Is Magic

Life Is Magic
Author: Jon Dorenbos
Publisher: Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2020-11-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1982101253

“Jon Dorenbos is a magical person. Life Is Magic shows how we can all choose happiness in the face of overwhelming odds.” —Ellen DeGeneres An extraordinary and empowering story of resilience, forgiveness, and living a life of purpose in the face of unfathomable obstacles. You may know him as an NFL All-Pro or as a world-class magician who made the finals of America’s Got Talent, but Jon Dorenbos says that what he does is not who he is. He is someone who coached himself, at the most tender of ages, to turn tragedy to triumph. One morning in August 1992, when Jon was twelve years old and living a seemingly idyllic childhood in suburban Seattle, he woke up for baseball camp. His dad waved goodbye. Later that day, Jon heard the news: his father had murdered his mother in the family’s three-car garage. In an instant, his life had shattered. He’d essentially been orphaned. Thrust into foster care while his father stood trial for murder, Jon struggled. Left to himself, he discovered an unlikely escape performing magic tricks. If you found a way to alter your reality, after your dad—your hero—killed your mom, wouldn’t you cling to it too? Then came football, which provided a release for all of his pent-up anger. Together, magic and football saved him, leading to fourteen NFL seasons on the gridiron and raucous sleight of hand performances to packed houses across the globe. In 2017, he was diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition leaving him with a choice. To either break down or—as he’d by now long taught himself—bounce back. “Life Is Magic shows how we can all choose happiness in the face of overwhelming odds” (Ellen DeGeneres) and provides a roadmap for overcoming even the darkest of times. Jon’s story is poignant and powerful, told by a charismatic and optimistic man who has overcome life-or-death challenges with grace, persistence, a childlike sense of wonder…and jaw-dropping card tricks.

Bringing the Heat

Bringing the Heat
Author: Mark Bowden
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Total Pages: 532
Release: 2007-12-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 155584605X

“An ambitious, remarkably frank” chronicle of the Philadelphia Eagles’ bid for the NFL championship by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author (Kirkus Reviews). In 1992, the Philadelphia Eagles—a team assembled in the image of their iconoclastic, controversial former head coach, Buddy Ryan—were known for their ferocious defense led by Reggie White, Seth Joyner, and Andre Waters, and for the otherworldly talents of quarterback Randall Cunningham. Now was the time for the Eagles’ campaign for the championship. But as the season progressed, it disintegrated into an ugly flurry of greed, racism, violence, personal and professional feuds, one tragic death, and a very wild face-off in the stands between a player’s wife and mistress. By midseason, the sentiment of both fans and press was the same: “shut up and play.” Told through the personal stories of the teammates themselves, as well as the coaches, managers and owner, Bringing the Heat spares nothing—and no one—in “a phenomenal feat of reportage, perfect for football fans coast to coast” (H. G. Bissinger, author of Friday Night Lights). “Overflows with stories of pro football dreams, of bravery in the face of injury. Yet it also unflinchingly tells of the darker side of life in the NFL: uncontrollable egos, ruined families, marital infidelity.” —The New York Times Book Review “There are now four mandatory books on football: Dan Jenkins’s Semi-Tough; George Plimpton’s Paper Lion; H. G. Bissinger’s Friday Night Lights, and the hilarious, incorrigible son of them all, Mark Bowden’s Bringing the Heat.” —Michael Bamberger, Sports Illustrated

Inside the Philadelphia Eagles

Inside the Philadelphia Eagles
Author: Josh Anderson
Publisher: Lerner Publications TM
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2023-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

The Philadelphia Eagles are known for their dark-green uniforms and passionate fan base. Find out why fans are so loyal to the Eagles by exploring the team's history, greatest moments, and superstar players.

Believe It

Believe It
Author: Nick Foles
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2018
Genre: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
ISBN: 1496436490

How did the man who was on the verge of retiring just two seasons earlier stay optimistic and rally the Philadelphia Eagles to an astounding Super Bowl win? Here Foles discusses the obstacles that threatened to hold him back, his rediscovery of his love for the game, and the faith that grounded him through it all.

Game of My Life Philadelphia Eagles

Game of My Life Philadelphia Eagles
Author: Bob Gordon
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2018-09-18
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1683582934

In the newly updated Game of My Life Philadelphia Eagles, several legendary Eagles players share their fondest memories as each one recalls the game that sticks out the most from his Eagles career. The games they choose may very well be the ones with which you most associate them—a championship game, a playoff game, or a heralded comeback. But a fair number of choices may surprise you, as some Eagles cite encounters that time has buried deep within history’s vault. No matter which game each player chooses as his most memorable, each one tells a story. Each fills in a bit more of the complex legacy that defines the Philadelphia Eagles. More importantly, and certainly more poignantly, each story humanizes the larger-than-life warriors who strapped on their winged helmet each Sunday and played for the glory of the city of Philadelphia. Some of the former Eagles players profiled in this book are: • Chuck Bednarik • Brian Dawkins • Tommy McDonald • Bill Bergey • Seth Joyner • Keith Jackson • Mike Quick • Brian Baldinger • Claude Humphrey • Bill Bradley • Lito Sheppard • Vince Papale The new edition includes insight on the 2018 Super Bowl run.

Carson Wentz

Carson Wentz
Author: Turron Davenport
Publisher: Triumph Books
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2018-01-02
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1641250615

In less than two NFL seasons, Carson Wentz's impressive leadership, strong arm, and winning personality have made him the most popular Eagle since a young Donovan McNabb. Carson Wentz: Soaring to the Top is the ultimate tribute to the quickly-ascending quarterback taking Philly by storm. Including dozens of full-color photographs, fans are provided a glimpse into Wentz’s superb play early in his career, as he leads the franchise back to contention for an ever-elusive Super Bowl triumph. This keepsake also explores Wentz’s charitable endeavors off of the field, and looks ahead to where he could one day stack up among legendary Eagles’ names like Jurgensen, Jaworski, Cunningham, and McNabb.

The Eagles Encyclopedia

The Eagles Encyclopedia
Author: Ray Didinger
Publisher: Temple University Press
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781592134540

The first comprehensive history of the Philadelphia Eagles.