Superstars of Gaming
Author: Laura Hamilton Waxman
Publisher: Lerner Digital ™
Published: 2021-08-01
Total Pages: 28
ISBN-13: 1728442540
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn inside look at the biggest events and superstars of the popular gaming industry
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Superstars of Gaming
Author: Laura Hamilton Waxman
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Published: 2020-08-01
Total Pages: 24
ISBN-13: 172841041X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe biggest stars of gaming draw in millions of dollars and fans. Some have become online celebrities! Meet the greatest streamers, creators, and players in this high/low look at the superstars of the gaming world.
The Away Game: The Epic Search for Soccer's Next Superstars
Author: Sebastian Abbot
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 2018-03-06
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 0393292215
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“An exhilarating, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately unforgettable journey that lays bare the true human stakes of the world’s most popular game.”—Warren St. John, best-selling author of Outcasts United Searching for soccer’s next superstars, an audacious program called Football Dreams held tryouts for millions of 13-year-old boys across Africa. In The Away Game, Sebastian Abbot follows several of the boys as they chase their dreams in a dizzying world of rich Arab sheikhs, money-hungry agents, and soccer-mad European fans.
Satan's Playground
Author: Paul J Vanderwood
Publisher: Duke University Press
Published: 2010-04-09
Total Pages: 410
ISBN-13: 082239166X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSatan’s Playground chronicles the rise and fall of the tumultuous and lucrative gambling industry that developed just south of the U.S.-Mexico border in the early twentieth century. As prohibitions against liquor, horse racing, gambling, and prostitution swept the United States, the vice industry flourished in and around Tijuana, to the extent that reformers came to call the town “Satan’s Playground,” unintentionally increasing its licentious allure. The area was dominated by Agua Caliente, a large, elegant gaming resort opened by four entrepreneurial Border Barons (three Americans and one Mexican) in 1928. Diplomats, royalty, film stars, sports celebrities, politicians, patricians, and nouveau-riche capitalists flocked to Agua Caliente’s luxurious complex of casinos, hotels, cabarets, and sports extravaganzas, and to its world-renowned thoroughbred racetrack. Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Louis B. Mayer, the Marx Brothers, Bing Crosby, Charlie Chaplin, Gloria Swanson, and the boxer Jack Dempsey were among the regular visitors. So were mobsters such as Bugsy Siegel, who later cited Agua Caliente as his inspiration for building the first such resort on what became the Las Vegas Strip. Less than a year after Agua Caliente opened, gangsters held up its money-car in transit to a bank in San Diego, killing the courier and a guard and stealing the company money pouch. Paul J. Vanderwood weaves the story of this heist gone wrong, the search for the killers, and their sensational trial into the overall history of the often-chaotic development of Agua Caliente, Tijuana, and Southern California. Drawing on newspaper accounts, police files, court records, personal memoirs, oral histories, and “true detective” magazines, he presents a fascinating portrait of vice and society in the Jazz Age, and he makes a significant contribution to the history of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Game of Stars (Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond #2)
Author: Sayantani DasGupta
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 2019-02-26
Total Pages: 263
ISBN-13: 1338185756
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSaving the multiverse is no game in this New York Times bestseller! When the Demon Queen shows up in her bedroom, smelling of acid and surrounded by evil-looking bees, twelve-year-old Kiranmala is uninterested. After all, it's been weeks since she last heard from her friends in the Kingdom Beyond, the alternate dimension where she was born as an Indian princess. But after a call to action over an interdimensional television station and a visit with some all-seeing birds, Kiran decides that she has to once again return to her homeland, where society is fraying, a terrible game show reigns supreme, and friends and foes alike are in danger. Everyone is running scared or imprisoned following the enactment of sudden and unfair rules of law.However, things are a lot less clear than the last time she was in the Kingdom Beyond. Kiran must once again solve riddles and battle her evil Serpent King father -- all while figuring out who her true friends are, and what it really means to be a hero.
Football's New Wave
Author: Will Graves
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
Published: 2019-09-01
Total Pages: 106
ISBN-13: 1634940911
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe hottest young football players are already tearing up the gridiron. Football’s New Wave gives readers a front-row seat to this transition from one generation to the next, with pages full of information about these players, where they came from, and what makes them stand out.
Football Superstars
Author: Nicki Clausen-Grace
Publisher: Bolt
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 31
ISBN-13: 9781680721454
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"With powerful infographics and leveled text, explores modern pro football superstars"--
Barbie Video Game Hero Race for the Stars (Barbie)
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Publisher: Mattel, Inc.
Published: 2017-10-10
Total Pages: 24
ISBN-13: 1683430786
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBarbie goes inside a new video game! Can she stop the nasty virus that’s trying to take it over? Children ages 4 to 6 will love this book based on Barbie’s movie.
Legends Of The Game 100 Famous Sports Stars
Author: Savita Pandit
Publisher: True Sign Publishing House
Published:
Total Pages: 301
ISBN-13: 9359889962
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Legends Of The Game: 100 Famous Sports Stars" is an exhilarating tribute to the greatest athletes across various sports disciplines. From the fields of basketball to soccer, tennis to swimming, this comprehensive book celebrates the iconic figures whose extraordinary talent and dedication have left an indelible mark on the world of sports. Through vivid storytelling and captivating imagery, readers are immersed in the exhilarating journeys of these legendary individuals, from their humble beginnings to their crowning achievements on the global stage. Whether it's the unparalleled dominance of Michael Jordan on the basketball court, the grace and precision of Serena Williams on the tennis court, or the sheer athleticism of Usain Bolt on the track, each athlete's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, passion, and sheer determination. "Legends Of The Game" is a definitive homage to sporting greatness and an inspiration for athletes and fans alike.
The Fault in Our Stars - True or False? G Whiz Quiz Game Book
Author: G Whiz
Publisher: 101BookFacts.com (pub-5999650418488591)
Published: 2014-04-16
Total Pages: 46
ISBN-13: 1498979467
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTake the FREE sample quiz below: True or False? Hazel is on a constant search for a greener way of life which is why John planned to make her vegetarian at first but changed his mind later on. True or False? John was planning to be an Episcopalian priest before he began his writing career. True or False? Shailene Woodley didn't want to have her hair cut so she wore a wig instead when playing the role of Hazel in The Fault in Our Stars. Do you know the answers to the questions above? Are you a fan of Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney? Would you like to have hours of entertainment and enjoyment about the book you love? If you've answered yes to any question above, get ready for a hip-new series that bring you FUN and EDUCATION at the same time! Gather around with family and friends and challenge one another with a series of questions ranging from easy to difficult levels! Spice things up by taking the Quiz Game Book simultaneously between players and see the winning results at the end! Submit your Quiz Game scores via Google Forms for a chance to be ranked on 'G whiz Spotlights' and hop on the Wall of Contributors! It's safe and fun for the whole family! "Acts as an incredible reading guide. Helps to know not only about the books but the authors as well." - Marilin A. “Get ready for fun, down-to-earth, and amazing facts that keep you laughing & learning!" Tips & Tricks to Enhance Reading Experience • Enter "G Whiz" after your favorite title to see if publication exists! ie) Harry Potter G Whiz • Enter "G Whiz 101" to search for entire catalogue! • Collect Stars redeemable for books with every correct answer! • Participate in priority events by joining "G Whiz Crew"! • Submit a review for G Whiz trilogy sets and hop on the Wall of Contributors! DISCLAIMER: This work is a derivative work not to be confused with the original title. It is a quiz game book designed to enrich appreciation of the original title through entertainment and education. It is unofficial and unauthorized, and no content shall be deemed authoritative nor used for citation purposes. All questions come with source URLs for further reading and enjoyment. Refined and tested for quality, we provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back.
