Gutless
Gutless

Author: Carl Deuker

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2016-09-06

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 0544869826

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From the author of Gym Candy comes a novel of football and bullying, finding friends and finding courage. With both good speed and good hands, wide receiver Brock Ripley should be a natural for the varsity team, but he shies away from physical contact. When he gets cut from varsity, he also loses his friendship with star quarterback Hunter Gates who begins lashing out at not only Brock, but also Brock’s friend, the quiet and smart Richie Fang. Brock wants to stand up for Fang, but he is younger, smaller, and doesn’t want to cause problems. But when the bullying goes too far, will Brock be able to face his fears, stop being a bystander, and prove to himself that he is brave enough?

The Gutless Wonder
The Gutless Wonder

Author: Tom Rooney

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2013-04

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1481739794

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The Gutless Wonder is a true story of a young man faced with terrific pressures from secrets about his family. He kept this within himself and sought out the venue of playing high school football. His determination and will to never quit made it possible for him to achieve success under great physical and mental barriers that could not be understood by most everyone around him. His tragedies and accomplishments are detailed in the story and would give others a path to imitate if faced with similar situations.

The Gutless Wonder's Guide to Success
The Gutless Wonder's Guide to Success

Author: Bob Goldman

Publisher: Creators Publishing

Published: 2022-11-02

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1949673863

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Do you want to learn how to win the hybrid office wars? How to become a master napper? How to get back to gossiping? How to make the most of your day at work (by working the least)? Allow business leader and humor writer Bob Goldman to navigate you through the minefield that is corporate life. He will provide you practical tips and attitude adjustments that guarantee laughter, if not financial success. This is a collection of the best of Bob Goldman from the past two and a half years.

Professor Trim's Becoming Gutless
Professor Trim's Becoming Gutless

Author: Garry Egger

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781741140170

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Incorporating the latest information on obesity, weight loss and physical health, this is a weight-control programme just for men, written by Garry Egger, the creator of the original GutBuster Waist Loss programme. The book takes account of the common reluctance of men to address their health.

Frizzy
Frizzy

Author: Claribel A. Ortega

Publisher: First Second

Published: 2022-10-18

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1250905346

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Winner of the Pura Belpré Award for Children's Text Winner of the Eisner for Best Publication for Kids Indie Bestseller New York Times-bestselling author Claribel A. Ortega and star debut artist Rose Bousamra's Frizzy is about Marlene, a young Dominican girl whose greatest enemy is the hair salon! Through her struggles and triumphs, this heartwarming and gorgeous middle-grade graphic novel shows the radical power of accepting yourself as you are, frizzy curls and all. Marlene loves three things: books, her cool Tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only thing she needs to focus on is school and "growing up." That means straightening her hair every weekend so she could have "presentable", "good hair". But Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment, and the much-needed help of Camila and Tia Ruby—she slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair.

Gutless
Gutless

Author: Mariko Tatsumoto

Publisher:

Published: 2017-02-05

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781542834421

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Guilt weighs down fourteen-year-old Kenji. He could have saved his family from the tsunami that decimated his seaside village in Japan if he hadn't been gutless. Orphaned and ashamed, he moves to Tokyo to live with his estranged uncle, his last living relative. Amidst the glitter of the city, Kenji clings to the hope that his missing sister is alive. Blond haired, tight clothed, and tattooed, his uncle is far from normal. Kenji soon discovers the shocking truth. His uncle is a Yakuza--a mobster with organized crime. When gang war breaks out, his uncle hides him in a sumo training center. As the lowest ranking wrestler, Kenji suffers a harsh regimented life. Through brutal training, he grows stronger, but can he reclaim his power in time to save his uncle from the criminal underworld, determine what happened to his sister, and forgive himself for his family's death?

Gutbliss
Gutbliss

Author: Robynne Chutkan M.D.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-10-07

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 158333551X

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A renowned physician shares her complete 10-day digestive tune-up for women, with important revelations about good gastrointestinal health. Many so-called cures for women’s bloating and indigestion, from juice cleanses to specialty diets, are based on junk science. For women seeking true relief from that overall feeling of discomfort in any size jeans, Dr. Robynne Chutkan has the perfect plan for feeling light, tight, and bright in ten days. Gutbliss offers: A primer on the real reasons for gastrointestinal distress, and why it’s much more common in women A look at the debilitating side effects of supposedly healthy habits—from Greek yogurt to bloat-inducing aspirin An expert analysis of symptoms that could indicate a serious underlying condition An indispensable checklist to pinpoint the exact cause of your bloating Just a few small changes in diet, lifestyle, and exercise can make a huge difference in a woman’s digestive health, but the changes have to be the right ones. Going beyond the basics of top sellers such as Wheat Belly, Dr. Chutkan’s Gutbliss empowers women to take control of their gastrointestinal wellness.

Payback Time
Payback Time

Author: Carl Deuker

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 0547279817

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Award-winning novelist Carl Deuker creates a mystery-thriller against the backdrop of high school football and the criminal underworld.

My Beautiful Detour
My Beautiful Detour

Author: Amy Oestreicher

Publisher:

Published: 2019-09-16

Total Pages: 630

ISBN-13: 9781733138802

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Amy had ambitious plans for college and a Broadway career, until her stomach exploded the week before her senior prom. Months later, she awoke from a coma to learn that she might never be able to eat or drink again. With determination, imagination, relentless resilience, and an inner "hunger" for life, Amy created a roadmap where none existed.

Swagger
Swagger

Author: Carl Deuker

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 0547974590

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High school senior point guard Jonas Dolan is on the fast track to a basketball career until an unthinkable choice puts his future on the line.