Author: Jeff Savage
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 1467726443
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Maria Sharapova won the Wimbledon tennis championship when she was just 17 years old. When she won the French Open eight years later, Maria became the tenth woman in history to complete a career Grand Slam by winning all four major tennis tournaments. She also won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. Maria's movie-star looks have helped make her one of the most popular sports figures in the world. But she's proven time after time that she's more than just a pretty face. Learn more about this stylish star at the top of her game.
Maria Sharapova, 2nd Edition
Author: Jeff Savage
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 1467726443
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Maria Sharapova won the Wimbledon tennis championship when she was just 17 years old. When she won the French Open eight years later, Maria became the tenth woman in history to complete a career Grand Slam by winning all four major tennis tournaments. She also won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. Maria's movie-star looks have helped make her one of the most popular sports figures in the world. But she's proven time after time that she's more than just a pretty face. Learn more about this stylish star at the top of her game.
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 1467726443
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Maria Sharapova won the Wimbledon tennis championship when she was just 17 years old. When she won the French Open eight years later, Maria became the tenth woman in history to complete a career Grand Slam by winning all four major tennis tournaments. She also won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. Maria's movie-star looks have helped make her one of the most popular sports figures in the world. But she's proven time after time that she's more than just a pretty face. Learn more about this stylish star at the top of her game.
Eli Manning, 2nd Edition
Author: Jeff Savage
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 0761379746
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
When Eli Manning joined the NFL after being chosen with the first pick in the 2004 draft, many people compared him to his older brother Peyton. After Eli led his New York Giants to victory in the 2007-2008 Super Bowl, people stopped wondering if he was as good as his brother. When Eli was named Super Bowl MVP and the Giants won the big game again in 2011-2012, people began comparing him to football's all-time great quarterbacks.
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 0761379746
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
When Eli Manning joined the NFL after being chosen with the first pick in the 2004 draft, many people compared him to his older brother Peyton. After Eli led his New York Giants to victory in the 2007-2008 Super Bowl, people stopped wondering if he was as good as his brother. When Eli was named Super Bowl MVP and the Giants won the big game again in 2011-2012, people began comparing him to football's all-time great quarterbacks.
The Sport Enterprise: A Student's Perspective 2nd Edition
Author: Chrystal Denmark Porter
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557035163
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
As of 2008 there are over 300 Sport Management programs worldwide. Although the professional pursuit of each student is varied, sport management students quickly discover entry into the sport industry is extremely competitive, therefore making it hard to get noticed.Students from Endicott College have taken action to distinguish themselves from their future professional competition by writing short essays that demonstrate their growing mastery of the industry for public viewing and critique.This book provides a glance into each student's take on The Sport Enterprise
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557035163
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
As of 2008 there are over 300 Sport Management programs worldwide. Although the professional pursuit of each student is varied, sport management students quickly discover entry into the sport industry is extremely competitive, therefore making it hard to get noticed.Students from Endicott College have taken action to distinguish themselves from their future professional competition by writing short essays that demonstrate their growing mastery of the industry for public viewing and critique.This book provides a glance into each student's take on The Sport Enterprise
The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge, Second Edition
Author: The New York Times
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312376598
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1340
Book Description
Introducing a comprehensive update and complete revision of the authoritative reference work from the award-winning daily paper, this one-volume reference book informs, educates, and clarifies answers to hundreds of topics.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312376598
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1340
Book Description
Introducing a comprehensive update and complete revision of the authoritative reference work from the award-winning daily paper, this one-volume reference book informs, educates, and clarifies answers to hundreds of topics.
Nick Bollettieri's Tennis Handbook-2nd Edition
Author: Bollettieri, Nick
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1450489435
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Nick Bollettieri’s Tennis Handbook, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive guide to learning and teaching tennis from the sport’s most successful coach. Covering stroke techniques, strategies, skill development, conditioning, and mental training, this book allows you to train with a true master teacher and apply the system used in coaching 10 top-ranked players in the world.
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1450489435
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Nick Bollettieri’s Tennis Handbook, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive guide to learning and teaching tennis from the sport’s most successful coach. Covering stroke techniques, strategies, skill development, conditioning, and mental training, this book allows you to train with a true master teacher and apply the system used in coaching 10 top-ranked players in the world.
Danica Patrick, 2nd Edition
Author: Jeff Savage
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 0761362428
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Danica Patrick is the most popular driver in the Indy Racing League (IRL). She has won fans with her skill, toughness, and charm. In 2008, Danica rewarded her fans by doing something that no other woman had ever done—she won an IRL race. Danica amazed her supporters again in 2009 when she announced that she would race in some NASCAR events starting in 2010. Read this book to learn more about car racing’s most dynamic driver.
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 0761362428
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Danica Patrick is the most popular driver in the Indy Racing League (IRL). She has won fans with her skill, toughness, and charm. In 2008, Danica rewarded her fans by doing something that no other woman had ever done—she won an IRL race. Danica amazed her supporters again in 2009 when she announced that she would race in some NASCAR events starting in 2010. Read this book to learn more about car racing’s most dynamic driver.
Dirk Nowitzki, 2nd Edition
Author: Jeffrey Zuehlke
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 0761390065
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki didn't grow up with a basketball in his hands. Dirk was born in Wurzburg, Germany, where soccer is the most popular sport. But as a teenager, Dirk discovered that he was a natural basketball player. After being selected in the 1998 NBA draft, the powerful 7'0" forward quickly proved that he is more than just a tall player. In 2011 Dirk was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the NBA Finals as Dallas beat the Miami Heat to become world champions. Learn more about Dirk's unusual journey to the top of the basketball world.
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 0761390065
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki didn't grow up with a basketball in his hands. Dirk was born in Wurzburg, Germany, where soccer is the most popular sport. But as a teenager, Dirk discovered that he was a natural basketball player. After being selected in the 1998 NBA draft, the powerful 7'0" forward quickly proved that he is more than just a tall player. In 2011 Dirk was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the NBA Finals as Dallas beat the Miami Heat to become world champions. Learn more about Dirk's unusual journey to the top of the basketball world.
Shaun White, 2nd Edition
Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 0761368604
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
On snowboarder Shaun White's first run on the halfpipe at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada, he set the high score and secured the gold medal. On his second run, which people called a "victory lap," Shaun set an even higher score to destroy the competition. But Shaun is more than a two-time Olympic snowboarding champion. He's also a world-class skateboarder. As the first person to compete in both the Summer and Winter X Games, Shaun is the biggest star in two sports. Learn more about his high-flying skills and unique personality.
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 0761368604
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
On snowboarder Shaun White's first run on the halfpipe at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada, he set the high score and secured the gold medal. On his second run, which people called a "victory lap," Shaun set an even higher score to destroy the competition. But Shaun is more than a two-time Olympic snowboarding champion. He's also a world-class skateboarder. As the first person to compete in both the Summer and Winter X Games, Shaun is the biggest star in two sports. Learn more about his high-flying skills and unique personality.
The Business & Politics of Sports Second Edition
Author:
Publisher: TBE Press I
ISBN: 1883210062
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1305
Book Description
Publisher: TBE Press I
ISBN: 1883210062
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1305
Book Description
The Complete Idiot's Guide to 40,000 Baby Names, 2nd Edition
Author: Marcia Layton Turner
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101012331
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
From Atticus to Zuzu With 10,000 additional names and 50 additional lists (200 total), this latest edition is the most comprehensive guide to naming newborns on the market, and the most fun! With specialized lists, from world leaders to favorite characters from children's literature, biblical figures to Wiccan/ Gothic/Vampire names, Olympic medalists to Nobel Prize winners, plus alphabetized lists for each gender, this guide makes the name game easy, pleasurable, and enlightening. - Approximately 4 million babies born every year in the U.S, and they all need names! - Contains 40,000 names, 10,000 more than The Everything Baby Names Book and 35,000 more than Baby Names for Dummies - Includes 200 specialized lists - even the names that have the best and worst nicknames - which add to the fun of selecting the perfect name
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101012331
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
From Atticus to Zuzu With 10,000 additional names and 50 additional lists (200 total), this latest edition is the most comprehensive guide to naming newborns on the market, and the most fun! With specialized lists, from world leaders to favorite characters from children's literature, biblical figures to Wiccan/ Gothic/Vampire names, Olympic medalists to Nobel Prize winners, plus alphabetized lists for each gender, this guide makes the name game easy, pleasurable, and enlightening. - Approximately 4 million babies born every year in the U.S, and they all need names! - Contains 40,000 names, 10,000 more than The Everything Baby Names Book and 35,000 more than Baby Names for Dummies - Includes 200 specialized lists - even the names that have the best and worst nicknames - which add to the fun of selecting the perfect name