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Author: John Elway
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Published: 1997
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9780878339839
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Denver Broncos quarterback, known for his come-from-behind victories, shares his triumphs and tribulations and offers advice on performing under pressure, winning and losing, and having a sense of humor.
Author: Ben Falk
Publisher: Portico
Published: 2014-12-08
Total Pages: 259
ISBN-13: 1910232122
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Comeback Kid will be the first biography of Robert Downey Jr. A Detailed and authoritative account of the life, career, stardom and controversy of Robert Downey JR – one of Hollywood’s most popular, and gifted, actors of recent times. A behind-the-scenes look on the making of his most famous and infamous movies, talking to the people closest to him, from actors and directors to those he has encountered during his trips to the dark side. “I’ve always felt like an outsider in this industry. Because I’m so insane I guess.” – Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr’s life isn’t a movie – but it could be. Now one of the biggest box office stars in the world thanks to Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes, he’s come a long way since his early days as a rising actor amidst the Brat Pack of the Eighties, as well as stints on Saturday Night Live and Ally McBeal. His incredible journey has also encompassed prison and drug addiction – experiences which left him just one bad choice away from death. Funny, definitive and entertaining, this is the first book that dares to glimpse inside the psyche of a brilliant and complex icon of our times.
Author: Matt Christopher
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 2009-12-19
Total Pages: 54
ISBN-13: 0316093785
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSylvester Coddmyer III, star of "The Kid Who Only Hit Homers" and "Return of the Home Run Kid" is about to face his biggest challenge yet. He sprains his ankle and wonders how he will hit homers--or even singles--when every swing means pain.
Author: Mike Lupica
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2009-09-03
Total Pages: 193
ISBN-13: 0142414603
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom #1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica! Nick Crandall feels like he doesn't belong anywhere. He doesn't fit in with his new foster parents. They don't know the first thing about sports - and he's not exactly the model student they want him to be. It's only a matter of time until they realize he's not the right kid for them. And Nick certainly doesn't belong playing varsity baseball. He's only twelve years old! His teammates want a catcher their own age. But Nick needs to prove that he belongs - to his parents, to his team, and to himself.
Author: Mike Lupica
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9780399247156
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBrainy Scott, a great kicker who otherwise struggles with football, and star quarterback Chris, who has dyslexia, team up to help each other succeed in both football and school.
Author: Mike Lupica
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9780399247170
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPedro, an avid basketball player, decides to run for class president, challenging a teammate who is also one of the most popular boys in school.
Author: Mike Lupica
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9780399247149
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the wake of his parents' separation, ten-year-old Billy seems to have continual conflicts with his father, who is also his basketball coach, but his quiet, younger brother Ben, a piano prodigy, is having even more trouble adjusting, and only Billy seems to notice.
Author: Mike Lupica
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2018-05-08
Total Pages: 210
ISBN-13: 0451479343
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author if Heat and Travel Team! What happens when a star player ends up on the worst team? He either learns to lose or he stops playing the game he loves. These are the choices facing Jake, who has gone from champion to last place, testing his sportsmanship every time his soccer team gets waxed. But it's his teammate Kevin who shows Jake that being a good captain means scoring and assisting off the field as much as being the star player on it.
Author: Lisa Marie King
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2022-01-12
Total Pages: 173
ISBN-13: 1685176097
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYou do not know me, but you will, I am like you. I thought I had it all. The family, the preverbal picket fence, and a baby, the icing on my cake. She was incredibly bright and the light of my life, the embodiment of my dreams. She is the reason for this story, for what has become my story, of my COMEBACK. There were doctors, behavioral hospitals, and court visits. Throughout this book you will discover that I eventually lost my daughter again and again. You will have to read on to understand how that could happen, but it did. I have walked through the fire with my God by my side as he always promised. Thanks to friends, my church, and my family I have COMEBACK. From the pit of devastation, I have COMEBACK. I want to be a cheerleader, a source of strength, a hope for the future to anyone who reads this book. This book is an affirmation to the power of faith and not giving up. I hope to help you to carry on through your loss, to COMEBACK. I have tapped into strength I never knew I had, faith I never dreamed of, and a different life without my daughter that is now something I can embrace. There is a way back from the pain, it comes through helping others. Strength is Contagious. Catch a case of the COMEBACK KID.
Author: Aubre Andrus
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 2022-03-01
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 1338768026
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThese adorable little animals -- as seen in The Dodo's viral videos -- have the BIGGEST personalities! Angel the miniature zebu calf couldn't even stand months after she was born. Potato, an especially tiny Munchkin cat, was born with a body that was too small. And Bueller, a bulldog puppy, had weak legs that made it too hard for him to walk. What do these three animals have in common? They all overcame the impossible. Luckily, Angel, Potato, and Bueller all had the help of supportive humans to help them beat the odds -- from vets and foster parents to their very own forever homes! These three inspiring true stories show that with a little love and kindness -- and a lot of hard work -- we can get through anything together. Each short story in this collection is the perfect length for middle-grade readers. This book also includes a 16-page full-color insert, featuring photos of all three animals. Angel, Potato, and Bueller's stories have been featured on The Dodo, one of social media's most popular animal brands, with over 33 million followers! Their inspiring stories are the perfect example of just how far an animal can go when they have the love of a supportive human by their side.
