Outdoor Play

A brief introduction to the game of football as intended to be played by children.

Randall Balmer was a late convert to sports talk radio, but he quickly became addicted, just like millions of other devoted American sports fans. As a historian of religion, the more he listened, Balmer couldn't help but wonder how the fervor he heard related to religious practice. From baseball to basketball and football to ice hockey, Balmer explores the origins and histories of big-time sports from the late nineteenth century to the present, with entertaining anecdotes and fresh insights into their ties to religious life.

In this lighthearted, romantic novella, you'll meet Susanna, a gorgeous, wealthy merchant's daughter in Victorian England, and Abby, her feisty, redheaded lady's maid. Abby dresses Susanna to meet Young Lord Spencer, an impoverished nobleman to whom Susanna's parents hope to marry her. When Spencer arrives, Susanna is walking in the garden. They meet Abby carrying feather bedding to air out by a far pasture on the country estate. Naughty Abby and randy Spencer take the opportunity to teach innocent Susanna a steamy lesson she'll always remember. By the end of the book, they know the three ...

Robbie Rogers knows better than most that keeping secrets can crush you. But for much of his life Robbie lived in paralyzing fear that sharing his big secret would cost him the love of his family and his career as a professional soccer player. So he never told anyone what was destroying his soul, both on and off the field.

The Playmaker on any team makes the right decision at the right time, almost every time. Despite the constraints of time, tactics, and rules, the best players combine their vision and skills with razor-sharp decision accuracy for an unstoppable competitive advantage. As a follow-up to The Playmaker’s Advantage, their best-selling guide for athletes, coaches, and parents, Daniel Peterson and Dr. Leonard Zaichkowsky now focus on the split-second decision-making process that produces both clutch plays and mental mistakes.

In State of Play, 12-year Major League veteran, Emmy Award-winning MLB Network analyst, and best-selling author Bill Ripken breaks down these modern statistical methods to explain which ones make sense in the game's historical context, bringing them together with proven old-school strategies. He simplifies those sabermetric terms hastily added to the baseball lexicon without being fully realized, taking new-school confusion out of old-school baseball's tried-and-true common sense.

Learn about the skills, equipment, and safety concerns of basketball.

Wicketkeeping is a challenging yet rewarding role that requires dedication, practice, and a deep understanding of the game. By mastering the techniques and strategies outlined in this book, aspiring wicketkeepers can enhance their skills and contribute significantly to their team’s success. Fielding is another equally significant aspect of the game, and good fielding contributes to a team's success..

This audiobook provides a brief introduction to the game of basketball as intended to be played by children.

Is your temper getting the best of you? Are you too timid or conservative to go for it when it counts? Is your personality keeping you from playing your best golf? Every golfer, whether amateur or pro, has a dominant golf personality: a set of traits that sometimes helps you win - but sometimes lands you in the rough. By carefully observing professional golfers' behavior and analyzing his own students' successes and failures, leading mental golf expert Darrin Gee has identified seven basic personality types.

Mark Zupan, a quadriplegic, was facing life in a wheelchair and only limited use of all four limbs. Always a winner and a fighter, Mark refused to accept that his injury doomed him to a lifetime of passive acceptance. He fought to regain as much mobility as possible, and his indomitable spirit has helped him create a life that's truly exceptional.

A mature stepfather sneaks around his unsuspecting wife to play with his obedient young stepson in this taboo short, pulsing with lust, longing, and an unforgiveable secret.

ESPN broadcaster and coach Jimmy Dykes guides listeners through a tough but crucial evaluation process, incorporating wisdom from both sports and scripture as he demonstrates how to search your heart like a coach scrutinizes game film. Whether you’re experiencing a difficult period in life or simply feel called to something greater, The Film Doesn’t Lie is certain to provoke men to live with passion, conviction, and bold determination.

Provides a brief introduction to the game of softball as intended to be played by children.

A brief introduction to the basic moves and plays of a soccer game.

If you want to learn how to play cricket then check out this guide.

Do you want to improve your golf etiquette and become a better golfer for your competitors or golf buddies? We can all agree that in golf, knowing the rules and having the correct etiquette is just as important as the game. So don't be that golf buddy who doesn't fix their divot on the green or stands there talking while your buddy is teeing off.

On the face of it, women's sport is on the rise, garnering more attention and grassroots involvement than ever before. However, the truth is that in many respects progress is stalling, or even falling back. Sharron Davies is no stranger to battling the routine sexism the sporting world. She missed out on Olympic Gold because of blatant doping among East German athletes in the 1980s, and has never received justice. Now, biological males are being allowed to compete directly against women under the guise of trans 'self-ID', a development that could destroy the integrity of female sport.

AWESOME boredom busting play ideas—from creative crafts to tricky challenges to mind-boggling science experiments. Every activity, craft and game uses things you already have at home! Beat the boredom blues with over 1,000 play ideas suitable for three-year-olds to ten-year olds. There's something for everyone in this tried and tested book from NY Times bestselling author (and mom!) Jean Oram. "A lifesaver for parents and educators." --Kenneth, reader. Make it easy to say “no” to more screen time and “yes” to more play time with activities your kid will want to do again and again....

Known to millions as an Emmy Award-winning CBS News commentator, Bill Geist may possibly be the last American male to take up golf. In this memoir of a golfer wannabe, he competes in the Bad Golfers Association Tournament - and loses. Golfers and non-golfers alike will be laughing every step of the fairway.