Football's Best Short Stories - April 2024

Football's Best Short Stories (Sporting's Best Short Stories series)

In this lively anthology of 21 stories and one classic poem about football, fathers and sons tackle their issues, coaches and quarterbacks collide, and ordinary heroes emerge from the blitz.

• ASIN: 1556523653
• ASIN: 1556523653
• ISBN: 1556523653
• Manufacturer: Chicago Review Press

Presidents of War

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From a preeminent presidential historian comes a “monumental and profoundly important” (Ron Chernow) saga of America’s wartime chief executivesBILL GATES’S SUMMER READING LISTTen years in the research and writing, Presidents of War is a fresh, magisterial, intimate look at a procession of American leaders as they took the nation into conflict and mobilized their country for victory. It brings us into the room as they make the most difficult decisions that face any President, at times sending hundreds of thousands of American men and women to their deat... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0307409600
• ASIN: 0307409600
• ISBN: 9780307409607
• Manufacturer: Crown

Crash

A modern classic from Newbery medalist Jerry Spinelli. "Readers will devour this humorous glimpse of what jocks are made of." --School Library Journal, starred reviewCocky seventh-grade super-jock Crash Coogan got his nickname the day he used his first football helmet to knock his cousin Bridget flat on her backside. And he has been running over people ever since, especially Penn Webb, the dweeby, vegetarian Quaker kid who lives down the block. Through the eyes of Crash, readers get a rare glimpse into the life of a bully in this unforgettable and beloved story about stereotypes and the surpri... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0679885501
• ASIN: 0679885501
• ISBN: 0679885501
• Brand: Yearling
• Manufacturer: Yearling

Pound The Stone: 7 Lessons To Develop Grit On The Path To Mastery

“There’s a secret to mastery that you may have never heard, a single little thing that only the very best in the world know how to do. In fact, I believe it is the only thing anyone can do to gain true mastery at anything, and it’s an equal opportunity principle. It can be applied to fulfill your potential in business, in sports, in your relationships, as well as your overall life. Do you want to know what it is?” In the crowd, Jason leaned forward, laser focused. Kicked off his basketball team after a season-ending fight, his only chance to play ball again was to sell enough books doo... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0692887628
• ASIN: 0692887628
• ISBN: 0692887628
• Manufacturer: Train to be Clutch

The Last Mile (Memory Man series)

When a convicted killer is saved by another man's confession, Amos Decker, now an FBI special task force detective, must find the truth in this "utterly absorbing" #1 New York Times bestseller (Associated Press).Convicted murderer Melvin Mars is counting down the last hours before his execution--for the violent killing of his parents twenty years earlier--when he's granted an unexpected reprieve. Another man has confessed to the crime.Amos Decker, newly hired on an FBI special task force, takes an interest in Mars's case after discovering the striking similarities to his own life: Both men wer... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1455586447
• ASIN: 1455586447
• ISBN: 1455586447
• Brand: VISION
• Manufacturer: Vision

No Summit out of Sight: The True Story of the Youngest Person to Climb the Seven Summits

Jordan Romero climbed Mount Everest at age thirteen—and he didn’t stop there. In this inspiring young adult memoir that includes color photos, he tells how he achieved such great heights.On May 22, 2010, at the age of thirteen, American teenager Jordan Romero became the youngest person to climb to the summit of Mount Everest. At fifteen, he became the youngest person to reach the summits of the tallest mountains on each of the seven continents. In this energizing memoir for young adults, Jordan, recounts his experience, which started as a spark of an idea at the age of nine and, many years... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1481432761
• ASIN: 1481432761
• ISBN: 1481432761
• Brand: Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Dirty Talk (Get Dirty Book 1)

He makes dirty sound so good. So right.The moment I heard his velvety voice growl that I’m his ‘Kitty Kat’, I knew I was in trouble.Derrick ‘The Love Whisperer’ King gives out relationship and sex advice on the radio to everyone, but he’s giving me something a bit more personal. Nobody’s ever talked to me the way he does. Daring, Demanding, Sexy… and oh, so Dirty.Maybe we started this whole thing a little backward, sex first and getting to know each other after. But I'm starting to let my guard down, my untrusting heart beginning to think that maybe fairy tales do come true. Ev... [Read More]

• ASIN: B078N6643J
• ASIN: B078N6643J

Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream

Michael Jordan. The mere mention of the name conjures up visions of basketball played at its absolute best. But as a child, Michael almost gave up on his hoop dreams, all because he feared he'd never grow tall enough to play the game that would one day make him famous. That's when his mother and father stepped in and shared the invaluable lesson of what really goes into the making of a champion -- patience, determination, and hard work. Deloris Jordan, mother of the basketball phenomenon, teams up with his sister Roslyn to tell this heartwarming and inspirational story that only the members ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0689834195
• ASIN: 0689834195
• ISBN: 0689834195
• Brand: simon schuster
• Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

The Boys' Book Of Survival (How To Survive Anything, Anywhere)

Now you, too, can survive anything, anywhere!Lost in the desert? Stuck in quicksand? Confronted by a man-eating tiger? Trapped at a school dance? Fear not, brave reader! With this essential survival guide, you'll find a way to get yourself out of every imaginable predicament, whether it's an avalanche or a zombie invasion!How to survive anything all in one handy book! Inside you'll find out how to treat a snakebite, send an SOS message, track an animal, make a map, and build a ladder. Find out how to survive a school dance, a shopping trip with your mom, a pop quiz, and a shark attack!

• ASIN: 0545085365
• ASIN: 0545085365
• ISBN: 0545085365
• Brand: Scholastic Inc. (COR)
• Manufacturer: Scholastic Nonfiction

The Last Guy: A sexy, enemies to lovers romantic comedy

"One of summer's best romances!" -#1NYT bestselling author Rachel Van DykenFrom Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills and USA Today bestselling author Tia Louise...The first rule of office romance is don't do it--especially if your dream is to hold the anchor spot on the nightly news and your boss is trying to get you fired.But one look at Cade Hill, the sexy new sports director, and uptight reporter Rebecca Fieldstone is daydreaming about other things.Sex in his office...Sex in the on-set kitchen...Sex in the supply closet...She can't stop thinking about the former NFL quar... [Read More]

• ASIN: B0721L7W9M
• ASIN: B0721L7W9M
• Manufacturer: Ilsa-Louise Books

Maid for Love (Gansett Island Series Book 1)

• ASIN: B004YKZIGI
• ASIN: B004YKZIGI
• Manufacturer: HTJB, Inc.

The End Zone

Jolie Louis is a smart girl. She knows that her best friend, Sage Poirier, is a bad idea. He’s a walking, talking cliché. The Adonis quarterback with the bulging biceps and harem of fangirls trailing behind him on campus like a stench you can’t get rid of. Sadly, that’s also the reason she can’t stay away from him. Well, that and the fact that they’re roommates. Jolie is already straddling the line between friendship and more when Sage comes to her with an offer she cannot refuse: be his fake girlfriend and live for free for the rest of the semester. She tells herself that she can h... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07BX6KVMP
• ASIN: B07BX6KVMP

The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy of Leadership

The last lecture on leadership by the NFL's greatest coach: Bill Walsh Bill Walsh is a towering figure in the history of the NFL. His advanced leadership transformed the San Francisco 49ers from the worst franchise in sports to a legendary dynasty. In the process, he changed the way football is played. Prior to his death, Walsh granted a series of exclusive interviews to bestselling author Steve Jamison. These became his ultimate lecture on leadership. Additional insights and perspective are provided by Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and others. Bill Walsh taught that the requiremen... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1591843472
• ASIN: 1591843472
• ISBN: 1591843472
• Brand: Portfolio
• Manufacturer: Portfolio

Don't Let Go (The Invisibles)

Sadie Miller is attempting to change her ways and hide somewhere no one knows her former self. She only wants to finish her final year of college, obtain her degree, and get out from the hold of her affluent parents. Then she meets Brady Carsen, the lead singer of The Invisibles, a popular local band in the college town. She tries to stay away but quickly realizes that, although he might not be what she’s used to, he’s exactly what she needs and more importantly, everything she could possibly want. Unfortunately, Sadie’s troubled past left her with insecurities that make her question Br... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00ES6W4R4
• ASIN: B00ES6W4R4

This Is the Day: Reclaim Your Dream. Ignite Your Passion. Live Your Purpose.

The New York Times best-selling sports star and media icon motivates readers to stop postponing dreams and start making them happen now because--this is the day.Beyond Tim Tebow's exploits as a Heisman-winning football player, he is widely known and respected for his exemplary character and personal excellence, which have made him a role model for millions. When Tim interacts with the public, he often encounters people who feel "stuck"--unable to take action on matters ranging from daily life to pursuing lifelong dreams. In response, Tim often identifies a crippling fear or lack of courage, to... [Read More]

• ASIN: 052565030X
• ASIN: 052565030X
• ISBN: 0525653481
• Brand: WaterBrook Press
• Manufacturer: WaterBrook

Football's Best Short Stories

In this lively anthology of 21 stories and one classic poem about football, fathers and sons tackle their issues, coaches and quarterbacks collide, and ordinary heroes emerge from the

• UPC: 52922427

The Best American Short Stories 2018

Best-selling, award-winning, pop culture powerhouse Roxane Gay guest edits this year’s Best American Short Stories, the premier annual showcase for the country’s finest short

• UPC: 746152764

The Best American Short Stories 2005

The Best American Series First, Best, and Best-SellingThe Best American series has been the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction since 1915. Each volume's series editor selects notable works from

• UPC: 34682001
• Rating: 3.75

The Best American Short Stories 2018

Best-selling, award-winning, pop culture powerhouse Roxane Gay guest edits this year’s Best American Short Stories, the premier annual showcase for the country’s finest short

• UPC: 616290935

The Best American Short Stories 2009

The oldest and bestselling Best American, THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES 2009 will be selected by  Alice Sebold, author of the bestseller THE LOVELY

• UPC: 10976107
• Rating: 3.5

The Best Short Stories of Fyodor Dostoyevsky

9781420938036

• UPC: 21019188
• Rating: 4.25

The Best American Short Stories 2017

Best-selling author Meg Wolitzer guest edits this year’s Best American Short Stories, the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short

• UPC: 55971052
• Rating: 5.0

100 Years of The Best American Short Stories

An award-winning short-story writer introduces the stories she has selected from such authors as Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Alexie, Roth, Updike, Oates and more, to present a decade-by-decade examination of the literary trends captured by this series

• UPC: 45056350
• Rating: 5.0

Best Russian Short Stories - eBook

For centuries, critics and fans alike have extolled the virtues of the Russian masters of fiction, with many ranking them among the foremost literary artists the world has ever produced. This volume collects finely crafted

• UPC: 699648974
• Rating: 3.5

Baseball's Best Short Stories

This expanded edition features the best-loved short stories from the 20th century as well as new tales from some of the 21st century s most iconic names in fiction.No other sport has inspired as many

• UPC: 17797403

Football's Best Short Stories

• UPC: 162817820813
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 6 USD

Football's Best Short Stories (ExLib)

• UPC: 192964389220
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 3 USD

Football's Best Short Stories by Paul Staudohar: New

• UPC: 283542753017
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 40 USD

Football's Best Short Stories, Paperback by Staudohar, Paul D. (EDT), ISBN-13...

• UPC: 382719730888
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 16 USD

Football's Best Short Stories (ExLib)

• UPC: 142976284842
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 4 USD

Football's Best Short Stories by Paul D. Staudohar 9781556523656 | Brand New

• UPC: 312654964984
• Category: Non Fiction
• Price: 10 GBP

Football's Best Short Stories (Sporting's Best Short Stories series) (Sports Sho

• UPC: 183038229218
• Category: Non Fiction
• Price: 11 GBP

Football's Best Short Stories Paul Staudohar NFL Football (Hardcover, 1998)

• UPC: 323720094843
• Category: School Textbooks & Study Guides
• Price: 5 USD

Football's Best Short Stories (1998, Hardcover) Signed by TC Boyle

• UPC: 303108722984
• Category: School Textbooks & Study Guides
• Price: 13 USD

Football's Best Short Stories by Paul D. Staudohar (English) Paperback Book Free

• UPC: 392076120300
• Category: School Textbooks & Study Guides
• Price: 19 USD