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29 produkter
32 Principles
Harnessing the Power of Jiu-Jitsu to Succeed in Business, Relationships, and Life
Inbunden, 2023
304 kr
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Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly Bestseller Overcome any obstacle life throws at you by thinking and responding like a world-class martial artist—without ever setting foot on the mat. Jiu-jitsu is more than a martial art; it is a lifestyle that promotes health, confidence, …
Live Life Like a Kung Fu Master
Inbunden, 2025
266 kr
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Live Life Like a Kung Fu Master is William Moy’s personal invitation to become your teacher or “sifu,” as he presents over twenty attributes/techniques that will contribute to living a life made better by possessing Kung Fu. Attributes such as balance, structure, distance awareness, relaxation and …
Response
Av Paul Volponi
E-bok, 2009
147 kr
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Noah and his friends go to a predominantly all-white neighborhood with a plan: steal a car, sell it to a chop shop, and make some fast cash. But that never happens. Instead, Noah, a teen father, becomes the victim of a vicious beating that leaves him with a fractured skull. The question is, was the …
Rikers High
Av Paul Volponi
E-bok, 2010
143 kr
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An unflinching story about justice, courage, and the life of one young man behind bars. It started out as an innocent day for Martin, but it quickly turned into his worst nightmare--arrested for something he didn''t even mean to do. And five months later, he is still locked up in jail on infamous …
Crossing Lines
Av Paul Volponi
E-bok, 2011
164 kr
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Adonis is a jock. He''s on the football team and he''s dating one of the prettiest girls in school. Alan is the new kid. He wears lipstick and joins the Fashion Club. Soon enough the football team is out to get him. Adonis is glad to go along with his teammates . . . until they come up with a …
Final Four
Av Paul Volponi
E-bok, 2012
147 kr
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"Volponi, a multiple award-winning author, keeps the tension high from the first to last page ... The Final Four is definitely a winner." — VOYA , starred review March Madness is in full swing, and there are only four teams let in the NCAA basketball championship. The heavily favored Michigan …
Game Seven
Av Paul Volponi
E-bok, 2015
149 kr
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My name is Julio Ramirez Jr. and baseball is my whole life. Since he was ten, Julio has lived in the shadow of his famous father. Not just because Julio Senior is a pitcher for the Miami Marlins, but because he fled Cuba to play professional baseball, leaving his Julio and his mother and sister …
Hand You're Dealt
Av Paul Volponi
E-bok, 2008
133 kr
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When Huck Porter''s dad suddenly dies, it feels like nothing will ever make sense again. Huck''s "best friend" thinks that Huck should just get over it, the girl he likes won''t give him the time of day, and his mom now works all hours at a roadside diner to make ends meet. The only thing that …
Homestretch
Av Paul Volponi
E-bok, 2009
146 kr
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A runaway boy with nothing finds everything he needs, including a faimly, in the most unlikely of places--at a racetrack.
Hurricane Song
A Novel of New Orleans
Av Paul Volponi
Ljudbok, 2009
238 kr
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Hurricane Katrina is raging and you are inside the Superdome! Miles has only lived in New Orleans with his dad, a musician, for a few months when Hurricane Katrina hits. Father and son haven''t exactly been getting along. Miles is obsessed with football; his dad''s passion is jazz. But when the …
Hurricane Song
Av Paul Volponi
E-bok, 2008
147 kr
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When Miles''s mother remarries, Miles decides to move to New Orleans to be with his father. But he and his father are very different—Miles''s dad lives for jazz, while Miles''s first love is football. Then Hurricane Katrina hits, and the two must seek refuge in the Superdome. What would normally be …
Rucker Park Setup
Av Paul Volponi
E-bok, 2008
157 kr
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Best friends Mackey and J.R. have waited their whole lives to win the basketball tournament at Rucker Park, where their favorite pro ballers squared off against street legends. But the day of their big game, J.R. is fatally stabbed—and it’s Mackey’s fault, even though he didn’t wield the knife. Now …
Live Life Like a Kung Fu Master
E-bok, 2025
292 kr
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Live Life Like a Kung Fu Master is William Moy’s personal invitation to become your teacher or “sifu,” as he presents over twenty attributes/techniques that will contribute to living a life made better by possessing Kung Fu. Attributes such as balance, structure, distance awareness, relaxation and …
That's My Team!
The History, Science, and Fun behind Sports Teams' Names
Av Paul Volponi
Inbunden, 2019
402 kr
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How did author Edgar Allen Poe influence the naming of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens? What major historical events inspired the naming of the Philadelphia 76ers, San Francisco 49ers, and Oklahoma Sooners? And what caused the NBA’s Washington Bullets to change their name to the Wizards? In That’s My …
That's My Team!
The History, Science, and Fun Behind Sports Teams' Names
Av Paul Volponi
E-bok, 2019
278 kr
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How did author Edgar Allen Poe influence the naming of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens? What major historical events inspired the naming of the Philadelphia 76ers, San Francisco 49ers, and Oklahoma Sooners? And what caused the NBA’s Washington Bullets to change their name to the Wizards? In That’s My …
Streetball Is Life
Lessons Earned on the Asphalt
Av Paul Volponi
Inbunden, 2020
418 kr
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From award-winning young adult author Paul Volponi comes the true story of his unforgettable summer spent proving himself as a legitimate New York City streetballer, only later discovering that he had gained a set of skills that would enhance his life off the court, as well. During the sweltering …
Great G.O.A.T. Debate
The Best of the Best in Everything from Sports to Science
Av Paul Volponi
Inbunden, 2022
402 kr
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Who is the Greatest Of All Time—the G.O.A.T.? This is the question debated constantly between fans for any number of categories. Who is the greatest basketball player of all time? The greatest band? Video game? Sci-fi movie? In The Great G.O.A.T. Debate: The Best of the Best in Everything from …
Superhero Smart
Real-World Facts behind Comic Book Characters
Av Paul Volponi
Inbunden, 2023
349 kr
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A fascinating exploration of the science, history, literature, and culture behind comic book superheroes’ powers and origins.How does Superman’s strength allow him to squeeze a chunk of coal into a diamond? What’s the connection between Wonder Woman’s golden Lasso of Truth and a lie detector? Why …
SpongeBob SquarePants
The Unauthorized Fun-ography
Av Paul Volponi
Inbunden, 2023
355 kr
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Finally, the first, long-overdue book on SpongeBob SquarePants for all ages!When SpongeBob SquarePants debuted in 1999, the fun-loving, pure-hearted title character took the world of animation by storm, riding a virtual tsunami of praise. As the 25th anniversary of the show nears, it’s time to look …
That's My Team!
The History, Science, and Fun behind Sports Teams' Names
Av Paul Volponi
Häftad, 2023
260 kr
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How did author Edgar Allen Poe influence the naming of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens? What major historical events inspired the naming of the Philadelphia 76ers, San Francisco 49ers, and Oklahoma Sooners? And what caused the NBA’s Washington Bullets to change their name to the Wizards? In That’s My …
Great G.O.A.T. Debate
The Best of the Best in Everything from Sports to Science
Av Paul Volponi
Häftad, 2024
260 kr
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Who is the Greatest Of All Time—the G.O.A.T.? This is the question debated constantly between fans for any number of categories. Who is the greatest basketball player of all time? The greatest band? Video game? Sci-fi movie? In The Great G.O.A.T. Debate: The Best of the Best in Everything from …
Streetball Is Life
Lessons Earned on the Asphalt
Av Paul Volponi
Häftad, 2026
219 kr
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“[Streetball Is Life] is filled with cinematic details and colorful characters, which bring the streetball subculture to life.”—School Library JournalFrom award-winning YA author Paul Volponi comes the true story of his unforgettable summer spent proving himself as a New York City streetballer, …
Famous First Impressions
The Power of Perfect Opening Lines
Av Paul Volponi
Inbunden, 2025
252 kr
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A unique exploration of opening lines from classic literature to modern music.You never get a second chance to make a first impression. In that spirit, Famous First Impressions: The Power of Perfect Opening Lines revels in the greatest openings from novels, plays, poems, songs, films, speeches, and …
Famous First Impressions
The Power of Perfect Opening Lines
Av Paul Volponi
E-bok, 2025
347 kr
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A unique exploration of opening lines from classic literature to modern music. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. In that spirit, Famous First Impressions: The Power of Perfect Opening Lines revels in the greatest openings from novels, plays, poems, songs, films, speeches, …
Life's Calling
The Voice Behind the World's Greatest Horse Races
Av Tom Durkin, Paul Volponi m. fl.
Inbunden, 2026
350 kr
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The riveting autobiography of iconic American sportscaster Tom DurkinSports have become indelibly linked to the voices that describe the action, from Al Michaels at the Olympics to baseball’s Vin Scully and basketball’s Marv Albert. In horseracing, perhaps no single voice did as much to reshape, …
Life's Calling
The Voice Behind the World's Greatest Horse Races
Av Tom Durkin, Paul Volponi m. fl.
E-bok, 2026
370 kr
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The riveting autobiography of iconic American sportscaster Tom DurkinSports have become indelibly linked to the voices that describe the action, from Al Michaels at the Olympics to baseball's Vin Scully and basketball's Marv Albert. In horseracing, perhaps no single voice did as much to reshape, …
