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There is no position in pro sports more important than an NFL quarterback. But quarterbacking was the exclusive domain of white players for many years, and when Doug Williams and Vince Evans arrived in the league in the late 1970s, they got death threats, faced racist questions, and knew that a single mistake could end their careers. The Great Black Hope tells the twin stories of Vince Evans, an electrifying dual-threat quarterback ahead of his time, and of Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to become a champion.

Get ready to dominate the field with "Dominate the Field: The Ultimate Guide to American Football Training, Nutrition, and Mental Mastery." This comprehensive e-book is packed with insider tips, scientifically-backed exercises, and practical advice to help you take your American Football performance to the next level. Featuring the expertise of a seasoned coach and trainer with 20 years of experience working with football players and other athletes, this book covers everything you need to know to maximize your skills, from strength and conditioning to nutrition and recovery, and mental ...

One man’s challenge to compete in a yacht race around the world, as much against the natural elements as his fellow competitors... The 2018 Golden Globe Race marked the 50th anniversary of the Sunday-Times-sponsored solo circumnavigation and proved to be every bit of a boat and mind-breaking event as the first.

From the earliest hints in the late 1960s that something remarkable was happening, up to Arsenal's ascendance as a global organisation, Black Arsenal is the first dedicated exploration of the club's relationship to contemporary Black identity and culture. It sees the club's affinity with Black identity transcend football and spread across cultures: in the media, music, fashion, politics and everyday social experiences.

Join Deborah Levine on a journey to resilience at every level: physical, mental, and spiritual. Deborah is a masterful storyteller who weaves lessons in resilience through her personal experiences. Throughout her life, she has exemplified resilience in her ability to adapt, adjust, and flourish in spite of, or perhaps because of, the many challenges she has faced. Her “Ethical Legacy” of true stories demonstrates the power of fierce determination. The “Resilience Insights” with each story provide helpful lessons learned.

Hut! Hut! Hike! explores the history of football terminology by examining when and why more than 400 familiar words and expressions entered the game. By linking the game’s evolution to changes in its language, readers learn the origins of first string, basic fundamentals, X’s and O’s, long snapper, and hundreds more terms used in every football conversation or broadcasts. In addition, you will learn which change in the game led to dropback and handoff becoming popular, and why the names for many defensive player positions emerged in the 1950s and 1960s. Organized in easy-to-read, bite...

Discover how to improve your balance and your life using the 'MOVE' method. Feel invigorated, confident, reenergized, and enthusiastic! Over 55, most of us find we’re not moving with as much ease as we used to and have a fear of falling as we age. Most of us have aches and pains that limit life. As you get older, we also have much to look forward to, time with loved ones and time for favorite activities, maybe accomplishing long-time goals and dreams.

Being a champion is a choice. Bullies, self-doubt, failure, abuse, humiliation and setbacks plagued his life. Through a desire to keep pushing forward and the resilience of never quitting, MMA pioneer and Jiu Jitsu World Champion Chad George found a way to transform his self-destructive thinking to believing he can accomplish anything. In "A Champion's Mindset" he shares his journey of building the fighter within and how we all have to FIGHT for what we want in life.

Ignite Your Young Reader's Imagination with Stories of Grit and Resilience – Even if They’ve Never Picked Up a Baseball Bat! Is your child curious about the legendary figures of baseball who overcame incredible odds? Do they love hearing stories that inspire courage, mental toughness, and the spirit of teamwork? Imagine the excitement they’ll feel diving into these captivating true stories of legendary baseball players whose remarkable journeys will kindle their love for the game and teach invaluable life lessons. Kids might wonder: Why did Jackie Robinson need to be so brave? How did...

*The Biomechanics of Golf: Enhancing Your Swing for Optimal Direction* By J. R. Glenn Copyright: 2024 Master the science behind your golf swing and elevate your game with *The Biomechanics of Golf: Enhancing Your Swing for Optimal Direction*. This comprehensive guide, authored by seasoned golf enthusiast J. R. Glenn, delves into the intricate relationship between biomechanics and your golf swing, helping you hit with precision and consistency. This book breaks down complex biomechanics into easy-to-understand concepts, guiding golfers at all levels through each stage of the swing. From ...

Detailing her own account of completing her first 100-mile ultramarathon, Jen brings to the fore the harshness, humour, and personal sacrifice of ultra-running. Interweaved with this are unprecedented interviews with some of the greatest ultra-women of the past 40 years, including Jasmin Paris, who triumphed in a 268-mile winter Spine Race despite stopping to express milk for her baby, and Eleanor Adams, the first woman to complete a 153-mile Spartathon ultramarathon despite opposition from male organisers.

In "The Uncommon Life of Danny O'Connell," the author explores the life of Danny O'Connell, a player often overlooked in the annals of baseball history due to his status as a "common" card in the collecting world. O'Connell's story is much more than his on-field performance; it's a tale of the human spirit, embodying dreams, disappointments, and the unnoticed grandeur of an ordinary life.

Ready to transform your golf game? Tired of those frustrating rounds and watching your handicap stay high? Mario Russo's audiobook, "Your Guide to Better Golf," is your ticket to mastering the game with 33 powerful tips, strategies, and techniques that will take you from struggling amateur to confident scratch golfer.

Despite debuting on Canada’s senior national soccer team 20 years ago, scarce is known of Atiba Hutchinson. We’ve watched him win Canadian Men’s Player of the Year six times; celebrated his club team championships; and mourned his injuries. We’ve lamented the state of Canadian soccer and cursed the lost potential—and years. Yet, we know little about Atiba’s personal life, or how he rose from suburban Brampton to becoming Canada’s most-capped national men’s team player, often described as the country’s greatest athlete you haven’t heard about.

King of Diamonds - The Life of Barney Barnato is based on true facts and characters. King of Diamonds transports the reader to South Africa’s tumultuous diamond and gold-mining days in the late 1800’s, when thousands of fortune-seekers rushed there for riches. Many died of disease, violence or mine disasters. Most returned home as the paupers they arrived. Major figures of that era are portrayed, including ruthless empire builder Cecil Rhodes, Paul Kruger, the ill-tempered, British-hating president of the Dutch-controlled Transvaal, and an assortment of British and French speculators, ...

Lifting heavy objects is nothing new; stone was often transported by early humans. Aside from cavemen, ancient warriors are some of the clearest examples of why lifting weights is necessary to gain muscle. Spears were often hurled over great distances and had to be carried by lifting bulky shields and swords. This demonstrates the possible advantages of strength training with large weights. Greek warriors were known for using massive shields and swords, which significantly boosted their stamina.

Last year, Dame Kelly came out publicly as being gay and revealed that for the first 52 years of her life, she'd been living a LIFE OF FEAR. Now in an inspirational new memoir, she tells of her journey from hiding her sexuality as a young soldier at a time when being gay in the military was illegal, to her fears of being outed as she stood on the podium at the Athens Olympics, the games which catapulted her to fame as a double-gold medalist. Dame Kelly tells how she has managed to find happiness and inner peace as she has opened herself to a world where she's finally free to be herself.

These are the exotic, funny and sometimes bittersweet family stories and photos of an overseas childhood told by the daughter of a State Department diplomat about her family's travels and experiences living overseas from 1957 to 1972. She and her six brothers spent their childhoods in South Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, and Ethiopia. Through her stories, the listener can begin to appreciate the adaptability of children to other cultures and the fortitude and courage of parents trying to raise their children to be good citizens of the world as well as good Americans.

For many years I’ve dreamt of memorializing our bike club’s history, and I’m excited to finally fulfil my dream. I’ll take you from our very roots, and travel with you around North Carolina and to several different states as we rode together on our bikes, laughed and carried-on off the bikes, and just had a fantastic time spending time with each other.

Three decades of Illinois basketball viewed from the cheap seats at State Farm Center . . .The 200 Level: An Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball Fan’s Journey offers an in-depth look at the program’s history from the 1990s to present. Mike Carpenter reflects on his personal experience as a fan through all the eras, from Henson to Kruger, Self to Weber, Groce to Underwood, and everything in between. A lifelong townie, radio and podcast personality, and diehard fan, Carpenter charts the highs and lows of Illini basketball over the last 30+ years.