Miracles, Shockers, and Long Shots

Miracles, Shockers, and Long Shots
Author: Barry Wilner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2006
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781589793118

This book tells the story of 20 of the greatest upsets in sports, from the Miracle on Ice 1980 USA Olympic hockey team, to Cassius Clay's knockout of Sonny Liston in 1964, to the New England Patriot's Super Bowl victory over the St. Louis Rams in 2002.

Biggest Upsets in Sports

Biggest Upsets in Sports
Author: Ken Rappoport
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2014-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 161783923X

Sports are unpredictable. They?re wacky. They can be totally off-the-wall! This title highlights some of the most memorable tales and traditions from sports history and is brought to life with exciting detail. Informative sidebars offer even more stories. You can also find a glossary, additional resources, and more! This title is a must-read for any sports fan. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Football's Game Changers

Football's Game Changers
Author: Barry Wilner
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2016-08-02
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493024221

The second book in the Game Changers sports series answers the questions: What were the 50 most revolutionary personalities, rules, pieces of equipment, controversies, organizational changes, radio and television advancements, and more in the history of football? And how, exactly, did they forever change the game? Football’s Game Changers offers fascinating, detailed explanations along with a ranking system from 1 to 50 that is sure to inspire debate among professional and college gridiron aficionados. Ranging from each sport’s beginnings to today and tackling on-the-field and off-the-field developments, the Game Changers series is entertaining, quick-hitting history of sport through its turning-points and innovations. Full-color, and including photos, pull-outs, and sidebars throughout, books within the Game Changers series are must-have additions to every sports fan’s library.

The Olympics and Philosophy

The Olympics and Philosophy
Author: Heather Lynne Reid
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2012-06-21
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0813136482

In 1973, Wilson Carey McWilliams (1933Ð2005) published The Idea of Fraternity in America, a groundbreaking book that argued for an alternative to AmericaÕs dominant philosophy of liberalism. This alternative tradition emphasized that community and fraternal bonds were as vital to the process of maintaining political liberty as was individual liberty. McWilliams expanded on this idea throughout his prolific career as a teacher, writer, and activist, promoting a unique definition of American democracy. In The Democratic Soul: A Wilson Carey McWilliams Reader, editors Patrick J. Deneen and Susan J. McWilliams, daughter of the famed intellectual, have assembled key essays, articles, reviews, and lectures that trace McWilliamsÕs evolution as a scholar and explain his often controversial views on education, religion, and literature. The book also showcases his thoughts and opinions on prominent twentieth-century figures such as George Orwell and Leo Strauss. The first comprehensive volume of Wilson Carey McWilliamsÕ collected writings, The Democratic Soul will be welcomed by scholars of political science and American political thought as a long-overdue contribution to the field.

Encyclopedia of Sport Management

Encyclopedia of Sport Management
Author: Paul M Pedersen
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 1131
Release: 2024-09-06
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1035317184

This thoroughly updated second edition of the Encyclopedia of Sport Management is an authoritative reference work that provides detailed explanations of critical concepts within the field.

Miracles on the Hardwood

Miracles on the Hardwood
Author: John Gasaway
Publisher: Twelve
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2021-03-16
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1538717123

Discover the David vs. Goliath rise of Catholic college basketball, from Villanova to Georgetown to Gonzaga, where small schools perennially shoot past the big power conference programs. In MIRACLES ON THE HARDWOOD, author John Gasaway traces the rise of Catholic college basketball—from its early days (Villanova made an appearance in the Final Four in the first NCAA tournament in 1939) to the dominance of the San Francisco Dons in the 1950s and the ascendance of powerhouses Georgetown, Villanova, and Gonzaga—through their decades-long rivalries and championship games. Featuring interviews with notable coaches, players, alums, and fans—including Loyola Chicago's most famous and dedicated fan, 100-year-old Sister Jean—to get at the heart of how these universities have excelled at this sport. Small in number but devout in the game's spirit, these teams have made the miraculous a matter of ritual, and their greatest works may be yet to come.

The Truth Behind the Lies

The Truth Behind the Lies
Author: Chrishana Greer
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2018-05-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1480859869

Ebony Harris has seen it all in her young life. After growing up in Chicago, she is now attending college in Atlanta. Everyone knows her as Juelz's woman, but Ebony knows she is every men's dream. Unfortunately, Juelz does not appreciate her, takes her for granted, and is unwilling to commit. Even worse yet, he's in Chicago and she's in Atlanta. But, when she flies home to Chicago for summer break, everything in her life suddenly changes, but maybe it's for the best? After a desire to test the waters leads Ebony to meet KJ, he seems perfect. He provides her with the security and attention she has been yearning for Juelz to give her. She believes KJ is perfect until she is forced to face a life-changing event and realizes KJ isn't as perfect as she thought. As she attempts to figure out what and who is best for her life and who isn't; she is set down a confusing path, lined with lies, and deceit. Ebony has no idea that a blessing will soon emerge from the darkness of uncertainty. The Truth behind the Liesshares the story of a young woman named Ebony who is in search of the true meaning of love and what it takes to actually have love? She can't seem to get what she needs from the men in her life, so she decides to explore her options in search of something new. Until testing the water results in Ebony having to determine what way her life should go.

Change of Heart

Change of Heart
Author: Jodi Picoult
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 640
Release: 2023-03-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1668012766

The acclaimed #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author presents a spellbinding tale of a mother's tragic loss and one man's last chance at gaining salvation. Once again, Picoult mesmerizes and enthralls readers with this story of redemption, justice, and love.

Klara and the Sun

Klara and the Sun
Author: Kazuo Ishiguro
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0593318188

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Once in a great while, a book comes along that changes our view of the world. This magnificent novel from the Nobel laureate and author of Never Let Me Go is “an intriguing take on how artificial intelligence might play a role in our futures ... a poignant meditation on love and loneliness” (The Associated Press). • A GOOD MORNING AMERICA Book Club Pick! Here is the story of Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her. Klara and the Sun is a thrilling book that offers a look at our changing world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator, and one that explores the fundamental question: what does it mean to love?