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33 produkter
David Wright
Gifted and Giving Baseball Star
Av Marty Gitlin
E-bok, 2010
536 kr
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Off the field, Wright began the David Wright Foundation after the 2005 season. He became most involved in the fight against multiple sclerosis, a disease that attacks the central nervous system consisting of the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. It can lead to numbness or even paralysis and …
Chris Rock
A Biography of a Comic Genius
Av Marty Gitlin
E-bok, 2014
457 kr
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When Chris Rock steps on stage, he destroys the targets of his jokes. When he finishes his performance, the audience needs time to catch its breath. The laughter never stops. Chris Rock pulls no punches. He is brutally honest and no subject, politics, racism, pop culture, is safe from his humor. …
Tyler Perry
A Biography of a Movie Mogul
Av Marty Gitlin
E-bok, 2014
457 kr
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Tyler Perry''s path to success was anything but easy. His childhood was marred by constant abuse, physical and emotional. To escape from the pain, Perry found an outlet in writing, but the first play he wrote did not draw huge audiences. Even after years of failure, Perry never quit. He forged …
Lindsey Vonn
Av Marty Gitlin
E-bok, 2012
671 kr
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This biography of Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn delves into the childhood, lifestyle, and career of arguably the most accomplished skier in American history. Vonn has won three consecutive World Cup championships and earned an Olympic gold medal in 2010. Her rise to stardom has been bumpy, with two …
Referee
Av Marty Gitlin
E-bok, 2014
130 kr
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For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding …
Michigan Football
Av Marty Gitlin
E-bok, 2013
513 kr
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The greatness of a college football team is not measured only by win totals or championships won. It is not evaluated simply by the number of All-Americans that have graced its uniform. It is not judged merely by the passion of its fans. The finest programs in America boast all these attributes, …
Understanding Your Right to Due Process
Av Marty Gitlin
E-bok, 2013
594 kr
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One of our most fundamental rights as citizens of a democracy is our right to due process of law. This principle provides critical protection against arbitrary rule by the government. The text explores the origins of this very old constitutional principle and how its traditional definition has …
Playing Pro Basketball
Av Marty Gitlin
E-bok, 2014
590 kr
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For a professional player, basketball isn''t just a fun game—it''s a job. Millions of people are watching your every move, expecting you to make every shot and block your competitors''. You have to give your all for every game, and when you''re not playing, you''re sharpening skills, working on …
Dream Jobs in Sports Scouting
Av Marty Gitlin
E-bok, 2014
644 kr
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In this lively career guide, readers who hope to be a scout learn there are high school and college scouts who find and judge talent, professional scouts who assess players on rival teams for possible trades or free agent signings, and advance scouts who evaluate players from other organizations …
Dream Jobs in Sports Finance and Administration
Av Marty Gitlin
E-bok, 2014
658 kr
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Many people dream of making it to the big leagues, but very few will make it there as athletes. This does not mean that the dream of a career in the sports industry should be discarded. Those who have an interest in business, finance, and management should set their sights on sports finance and …
Giovanni da Verrazzano
Explorer of the Atlantic Coast of North America
Av Marty Gitlin
E-bok, 2016
499 kr
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The well-educated son of an Italian family, Verrazzano settled in Dieppe, France, as a young man. This explains why his historic explorations of the coast of eastern North America were undertaken in the name of the French king. During his 1524 journey, Verrazzano recorded a detailed account of the …
Decline of Ancient Chinese Civilization
Av Marty Gitlin
E-bok, 2016
499 kr
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This enlightening book leads readers though the history of ancient China, up to and through its decline, including how power was centralized within the Zhou royal house and aristocratic families that ruled their individual territories. This resource explains the Spring and Autumn periods, as well …
Military Dogs
Av Marty Gitlin
E-bok, 2019
551 kr
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Did you know that the use of war dogs has been traced back more than 2,500 years? The ruler of the ancient Kingdom of Lydia ordered a pack of dogs to attack enemy soldiers. Learn more about the work these dogs do in Military Dogs, a title in the Dogs with Jobs series. Each Dogs with Jobs title …
Totally Gross History of Medieval Europe
Av Marty Gitlin
E-bok, 2015
499 kr
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This entertaining volume reveals some of the grossest practices in hygiene, dining, fashion, and medicine of Medieval Europe. Serfs often smelled bad, and they bathed and relieved themselves in streams filled with garbage. Wealthier individuals who had bathrooms produced waste that was sent down …
Combatting Discrimination Against Women in the Gamer Community
Av Marty Gitlin
E-bok, 2016
539 kr
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Discrimination in the gamer community is rampant, as evidenced by the recent GamerGate controversy. Though females make up 45 percent of all gamers, nearly 90 percent of all game designers are male. This has resulted in troubling portrayals of women in the games, which can leave lasting impressions …
MLB
Av Marty Gitlin
Inbunden, 2020
513 kr
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This title tells the story of Major League Baseball, from its beginnings more than a century ago to its status today as the home of America's pastime. Readers will learn about the league's greatest stars, coaches, and dynasties, as well as the most iconic ballparks and sport-rocking scandals. …
Big Business in Esports
Av Marty Gitlin
Inbunden, 2020
403 kr
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This title introduces fans to the business side of the Esports industry. The title features informative sidebars, full-color photos and infographics, a glossary, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Av Marty Gitlin
Inbunden, 2022
442 kr
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This title introduces basketball fans to the history of the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA franchise. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, trivia, a glossary, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Memphis Grizzlies
Av Marty Gitlin
Inbunden, 2022
428 kr
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This title introduces basketball fans to the history of the Memphis Grizzlies NBA franchise. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, trivia, a glossary, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Dream Job as a Sports Statistician
Av Marty Gitlin
E-bok, 2017
658 kr
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Those who love sports and working with statistics can combine those two passions to forge a career. This book outlines a pathway for readers seeking to become sports statisticians. It cites what steps should be taken at the middle school and high school levels. It explains which courses one should …
Soccer Star Robinho
Av Marty Gitlin
E-bok, 2014
447 kr
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A tale of an exciting life, this sports biography covers all of the ups and downs of soccer star Robinho. From family members being kidnapped, to winning titles with three major clubs, including Real Madrid and AC Milan, this young superstar has seen it all. All the while, he has secured his place …
Brazil
Av Marty Gitlin
Inbunden, 2018, 12-15 år
167 kr
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Brazil has a monopoly over about half of the South American landscape. The country covers more than 3 million square miles of the continent! In this snapshot of Brazil, young readers will especially enjoy touring the Amazon Rain Forest and the country’s other unique biomes.
Japan
Av Marty Gitlin
Inbunden, 2018, 12-15 år
171 kr
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In the United States, a bow is most often taken by a performer at the end of a concert or play. But in Japan, a bow is the traditional gesture to greet another person. This country close-up teaches upper-elementary students Japanese customs and much more about the Asian island nation.
Mexico
Av Marty Gitlin
Inbunden, 2018, 12-15 år
185 kr
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Mexico is a cactus capital. Giant cardon, the world’s tallest cactuses, grow in the Sonoran Desert. They reach heights up to 63 feet! And Mexicans also eat the stems of prickly pear cactuses like vegetables! This country profile takes kids south of the border to explore Mexico.
