How do you describe the unexpected, the inexplicable, the improbable, the impossible?
Nestled in the small town of Sewickley, Pennsylvania and surrounded by some of the most dominant high school football powerhouses in America, the Quaker Valley Quakers had never come close to winning a district or state championship in their long history. Track and field coach, PA announcer, and former athletic director Jerry Veshio had not coached football in more than thirty years. Here was a team in disarray, a team that would have been easy to write off even before the first snap of the first practice.
But everywhere Veshio looked, he saw gifted players, senior leadership, and common purpose. Through a message of unity, of striving to get better at one thing every day, and of always Moving Forward, the team came together to win championships and accolades that few would have ever thought possible.
The struggles and triumphs of that group of players, their coaches, their school personnel, and their parents will be remembered long after the snow clears, the birds sing, and the late summer sun blazes over many football seasons to come. The journey will linger in the hearts and minds of those who experienced the excitement and camaraderie of that remarkable season. It is with pride and the utmost humility that Coach Veshio shares the story of an improbable journey that changed a great community forever.
Автор: Byrd Paul Название: Free Byrd: The Power of a Liberated Life ISBN: 1451641478 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781451641479 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2353.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Cleveland Indians pitcher paul Byrd gives an honest account of how he has kept his faith in God despite all the trials and temptations associated with the Major league Baseball lifestyle. Paul Byrd has experienced many struggles, victories, and life lessons both on the diamond and off. Throughout his life, the one thing that has kept him focused on walking clean is the glimpses he has received of God's goodness. He addresses the issues he has faced -- such as the temptation to cheat while pitching, the unhealthy desire to cheer against fellow teammates so he could benefit from their failure, and his personal battle with pornography. Byrd gives readers Major League insight into the lifestyle of top-tier baseball players while showing how, even through a struggle, he was able to pick himself up and continue to believe and trust in a God who deeply loves us all. Paul's focus remains on the people we relate to every day and the significant conversations and interactions we can have with those we love, learning to build them up rather than tear them down. In Free Byrd, readers see how Paul's life was changed through the lessons he was taught, and how he discovered a freedom he never imagined through a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ. And, most importantly, he invites everyone to experience the same transformation.
Описание: The first book to tackle the crucial question of HOW to get well. It offers simple, research-based psychological strategies for recovery - a modern-day convalescent`s toolkit. It is the book you would give to any friend, colleague or loved one who has faced a health crisis, whether it is a serious illness, accident, surgery or life-threatening event such as a stroke or heart attack.
Автор: Mark Ribowsky Название: Josh Gibson: THE POWER AND THE DARKNESS ISBN: 0252072243 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780252072246 Издательство: Wiley EDC Рейтинг: Цена: 3087.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
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It is said that Josh Gibson is the only man ever to have hit a fair ball out of Yankee Stadium. Some claim he hit as many as seventy-five home runs in a season. All agreed he was a frightening hitter to face. What Satchel Paige was to pitching in the Negro leagues, Gibson was to hitting: their greatest star, biggest gate attraction, and most important symbol.
Though Gibson is best remembered as "the black Babe Ruth," Ruth became a beloved symbol of the national pastime, while Gibson lived a life veiled in the darkness that came both from the shadow world of the Negro leagues and from within his own tortured soul.
Mark Ribowsky, the widely acclaimed biographer of Satchel Paige, pulls no punches in his portrait of this magnificent, troubled athlete. This is the most complete, thorough, and authoritative account of the life of black ball's greatest hitter, and one of its most important stars.
Автор: Ali Laila Название: Reach! Finding Strength, Spirit and Personal Power ISBN: 0692868534 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780692868539 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2068.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Walsh Kent D. Название: Disrupted Ambitions: The Power of Prayer ISBN: 1977221432 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781977221438 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2200.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Disrupted Ambitions: The Power of Prayer, is the true story of a promising young athlete whose high school dream of competing in the State Championship Wrestling Tournament is all but shattered when, at the age of sixteen, he develops life-threatening bleeding ulcers. With his strong will to live-and the incredible faith and hope of his parents, a very special football coach, a talented and caring doctor and the many prayers from family, friends and complete strangers-the young man survives the grueling operation that would save his life. Still, determined to accomplish his high school dream, and not realizing the risks involved, he quietly and secretly begins the torturous and sometimes disappointing journey of trying to return to the same physical condition that he possessed before his medical problems began. This inspirational and emotion-filled book is meant not only to bring awareness to the symptoms and potential seriousness of ulcers, but to remind young athletes to listen to their body when it tries to warn them of impending danger to their health. It also provides one clear and distinct message to all: "Never give up your dream "
How do you describe the unexpected, the inexplicable, the improbable, the impossible?
Nestled in the small town of Sewickley, Pennsylvania and surrounded by some of the most dominant high school football powerhouses in America, the Quaker Valley Quakers had never come close to winning a district or state championship in their long history. Track and field coach, PA announcer, and former athletic director Jerry Veshio had not coached football in more than thirty years. Here was a team in disarray, a team that would have been easy to write off even before the first snap of the first practice.
But everywhere Veshio looked, he saw gifted players, senior leadership, and common purpose. Through a message of unity, of striving to get better at one thing every day, and of always Moving Forward, the team came together to win championships and accolades that few would have ever thought possible.
The struggles and triumphs of that group of players, their coaches, their school personnel, and their parents will be remembered long after the snow clears, the birds sing, and the late summer sun blazes over many football seasons to come. The journey will linger in the hearts and minds of those who experienced the excitement and camaraderie of that remarkable season. It is with pride and the utmost humility that Coach Veshio shares the story of an improbable journey that changed a great community forever.
Автор: Hiranandani, Neha Название: Girl power: indian women who took on the world ISBN: 0702314242 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780702314247 Издательство: Scholastic UK Рейтинг: Цена: 1187.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Uncover the stories of some of India`s most iconic women. Packedfull of facts, this is an unforgettable guide to some of the womenthat have shaped Indian history.
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