Trying to Score

Trying to Score

Author: Toni Aleo

Publisher: Loveswept

Published: 2013-04-23

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 034554661X

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In a captivating novel of second chances and healing hearts from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Toni Aleo, the newest member of the Nashville Assassins pulls a power play to make things right with the one that got away. Fallon Parker’s dream has always been to turn her family’s wine company into a runaway success and eventually start a cellar of her own. Since graduating from college, she has worked relentlessly to make that dream a reality, especially after taking a chance on love—and losing. By the time Fallon becomes an official sponsor of the Nashville Assassins, she feels like all her hard work is finally paying off. And then the man who broke her heart skates back into her life. On the ice, Lucas Brooks is the NHL’s leading scorer—at least when he’s not in the box. Off the ice, he’s a mess, with all his anger and misery bottled up inside. He threw away the most important person in his life and has regretted it ever since. But when Lucas returns to Nashville in a trade, he’s determined to convince Fallon that he’s a changed man. The attraction is still there. The tension is electrifying. But the odds are stacked against them—especially after Lucas finds out that Fallon has been keeping a devastating secret. Praise for Toni Aleo’s Nashville Assassins romances “Aleo melts the ice and hits it into the net with her Assassins series.”—Award-winning author Jami Davenport “Taking Shots is really the whole package. You get romance, humor, steamy sex, drama, and then it all wraps up with a great conclusion. I am amazed that this is Toni’s first book. She has come out in a huge way. I can’t wait to read more from her. Don’t hesitate for a moment to grab this book.”—Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews “A little steamy, a little heartbreaking, and a whole lot of fanning yourself are in order this time around, readers. Are your cheeks feeling a little pink yet? Get used to the feeling.”—Dreaming in the Pages, on Trying to Score “Empty Net is an honest, heartwarming, endearing story. . . . Toni Aleo doesn’t just write a story. She gives you the ability to experience the journey of her characters right along with them. Her stories are enveloped with passion, emotion, humor, love; and let me tell you, that girl knows how to write a sex scene that just makes you sweat!”—Guilty Pleasures Book Review “Sexy and riveting . . . the perfect combination of love and lust.”—USA Today bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin, on Blue Lines “Funny, charming, sweet, sexy . . . [Falling for the Backup] has everything you want in a story.”—Blushing Reader


Trying to Score While Being an Athlete

Trying to Score While Being an Athlete

Author: Carl Boddie

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2012-06-20

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 1468545531

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Over the years the team won several championships and broke a lot of records that had never been broken. The only thing "Ro" could think about was winning and Sheryl, they were inseparable. Life was good until, the mean streets of Philadelphia robbed "Ro" of his dreams.Every decision he made had consequences,and he paid the price.


Looking for a Fight

Looking for a Fight

Author: David Matthews

Publisher: David Matthews

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 0747262357

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When David Matthews began to research the strange underworld of boxing, he found that many were reluctant to talk to a writer looking for colour pieces without really understanding the sport. So he decided take them on at their own game and began a two-year training programme so he could have one professional fight. LOOKING FOR A FIGHT is Matthews' story of his own battle for fitness, the difficulty of learning how to punch properly and how to take a punch. Above all, he reveals what really motivates the characters that he worked and trained with. What makes someone risk their life for a purse of a few hundred pounds? Why do so many boxers believe that God is on their side? Is boxing a force for good in our society? This is a remarkable account of boxing from within and without.


My World in Cricket

My World in Cricket

Author: Stuart Broad

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-10-11

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1471101568

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Stuart Broad's skills with the ball and bat have made him world famous but what is it like to be the star of the England cricket team? From techniques and tactics to preparing yourself for action, mentally and physically, Stuart divulges what life is like at the top level and how anyone can achieve their full potential.


36 & Gabba

36 & Gabba

Author: Yashaswee Raman

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2024-01-17

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13:

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“36 and Gabba” takes readers on a riveting journey through the rollercoaster India tour of Australia 2020-21. Witness the Indian cricket team’s stunning comeback from the historic low of being dismissed for 36 runs in the 1st Test. Amidst the challenges of Covid, the T20 and ODI series play a minimal role, setting the stage for the true spectacle – the Test series. Experience the extraordinary leadership of Rahane, the resilience of Pujara, and the defiance of Vihari and Ashwin. Amidst the backdrop of uncertainty, Pant’s excellence shines, ultimately contributing to India’s triumphant victory at the Gabba stadium in Brisbane. This fortress, considered impregnable for the mighty Australians, witnessed a remarkable turning point as India claimed the Test series. “36 and Gabba” is not just a cricket saga; it's a tale of resilience, determination, and the indomitable spirit of a team that etched its name in cricket history.


Soccer Skills & Drills

Soccer Skills & Drills

Author: National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2006-06-20

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1492584150

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Master all the fundamentals that matter on the pitch with Soccer Skills & Drills. This comprehensive instructional guide for players and coaches alike teaches the techniques necessary for success as well as games and drills to hone your skills to perfection. Learn to dribble, receive, pass, shoot, head, tackle, and guard the goal with guidance from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, the top coaches’ organization in the United States. Then use the 80 progressively arranged games and drills to practice those skills in competitive situations and small-sided games. The insightful teaching points and effective practice activities will reinforce your execution of the fundamentals and expand your repertoire of techniques and tactics. Dozens of photographs and diagrams are provided to help you visualize the technical instruction, while the application of each skill is described from both tactical and positional perspectives. More than a drill book, Soccer Skills & Drills is the information-packed resource that will elevate any player’s game!


The Real Giants of Soccer Coaching

The Real Giants of Soccer Coaching

Author: Josh Faga

Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport

Published: 2018-03-22

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 1782551301

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The Real Giants of Soccer Coaching is a collection of the curated thoughts of nearly 30 top soccer coaches from around the globe. In this book, you will gain access to the depth and breadth of experience from some of the best coaches across all areas of the beautiful game: from grassroots to premier leagues and everything in between. You will learn theoretical details about tactical periodization, positional play, and the science of motor learning. You will also learn from Youth National Team coaches, NCAA National Championship winning coaches, and First Division coaches from top European clubs. This book is a resource that can direct your coaching education over and around the perilous pitfalls that often consume most coaches. After reading this book, you will have gained the experience, knowledge, and wisdom of some of the best coaches across all areas of the game. You don't have to go your coaching path alone. Take this book and bring the wisdom of these top coaches with you to help navigate every corner, turn, and hazard along your way to becoming a great coach.


Practical Language Testing

Practical Language Testing

Author: Glenn Fulcher

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-11-29

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 1040153321

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Practical Language Testing equips you with the skills, knowledge and principles necessary to understand and construct language tests. This practical guide offers step-by-step guidelines on the design of assessments within the classroom and provides the necessary tools to analyse and improve assessments, as well as deal with alignment to externally imposed standards. Testing is situated both within the classroom and within the larger social context, and readers are provided with the knowledge necessary to make realistic and fair decisions about the use and implementation of tests. Now in its second edition, this respected text has been substantially revised and updated, including a new chapter on validity drawing from the author's Messick Award for innovation in validity theory and practice. It also includes expanded coverage of standardised testing and learning-oriented assessment, and introduces task design features, including authenticity, and automated assessment. With its frequently updated online resources to support language assessment (https://languagetesting.info/), this book is the ideal introduction for students of applied linguistics, TESOL and modern foreign language teaching, as well as practising teachers required to design or implement language testing programmes.