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THE MAMBA MENTALITY by Kobe Bryant,Andrew D. Bernstein,Phil Jackson,Pau Gasol

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The Mamba Mentality: How I Play by Kobe Bryant,Andrew D. Bernstein,Phil Jackson,Pau Gasol, No. 1 bestselling book of New York Times Best Sellers. The former Los Angeles Lakers player describes various skills and techniques he used on the court. For more New York Times Best Seller of Sports best sellers, see New York Times Best Seller of Sports

The Mamba Mentality: How I Play

 by: Kobe Bryant,  Andrew D. Bernstein,  Phil Jackson,  Pau Gasol
No. 1 Best Seller on Thursday, November 8, 2018.
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The first book from the basketball superstar Kobe Bryant―a lavish, deep dive inside the mind of one of the most revered athletes of all time

In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, Kobe “The Black Mamba” Bryant has decided to share his vast knowledge and understanding of the game to take readers on an unprecedented journey to the core of the legendary “Mamba mentality.” Citing an obligation and an opportunity to teach young players, hardcore fans, and devoted students of the game how to play it “the right way,” The Mamba Mentality takes us inside the mind of one of the most intelligent, analytical, and creative basketball players ever.

For the first time, and in his own words, Bryant reveals his famously detailed approach and the steps he took to prepare mentally and physically to not just succeed at the game, but to excel. Readers will learn how Bryant studied an opponent, how he channeled his passion for the game, how he played through injuries. They’ll also get fascinating granular detail as he breaks down specific plays and match-ups from throughout his career.

Bryant’s detailed accounts are paired with stunning photographs by the Hall of Fame photographer Andrew D. Bernstein. Bernstein, long the Lakers and NBA official photographer, captured Bryant’s very first NBA photo in 1996 and his last in 2016―and hundreds of thousands in between, the record of a unique, twenty-year relationship between one athlete and one photographer.

The combination of Bryant’s narrative and Bernstein’s photos make The Mamba Mentality an unprecedented look behind the curtain at the career of one of the world’s most celebrated and fascinating athletes.

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Last updated on Thursday, November 8, 2018

THIS IS THE DAY by Tim Tebow,A. J. Gregory

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This Is the Day: Reclaim Your Dream. Ignite Your Passion. Live Your Purpose. by Tim Tebow,A. J. Gregory, No. 1 bestselling book of New York Times Best Sellers. For more New York Times Best Seller of Sports best sellers, see New York Times Best Seller of Sports

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

 by: Tim Tebow,  A. J. Gregory
No. 1 Best Seller on Saturday, October 6, 2018.
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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 which he advises: “now is the time to take some risks, to quiet the voices of defeat, to step forward and make a mark, because this is the day.” In this inspiring, motivational book, readers will receive the advice and encouragement to daily move from “pause” to “play” in finding deeper meaning and success. Tim illustrates the book’s themes with stories from his personal life that will delight all readers, including his an update on his dream pursuit of a baseball career.

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1. Shaken: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life’s Storms

 by: Tim Tebow,  A. J. Gregory
Release date: Feb 06, 2018
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New York Times bestseller

Who are you when life is steady?
Who are you when storms come?
 
Most of us have been on the receiving end of rejection, a broken dream, or heartbreak. And while this is not an easy space to go through, when we are grounded in the truth, we can endure the tough times.
 
In this powerful book, Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow passionately shares glimpses of his journey staying grounded in the face of disappointment, criticism, and intense media scrutiny. Following an exceptional college football career with the Florida Gators and a promising playoff run with the Denver Broncos, Tebow was traded to the New York Jets. He was released after one season.
 
In Shaken, named the 2017 Christian Book of the Year, Tebow talks about what he’s learned along the way, building confidence in his identity in God, not the world. This moving book also features practical wisdom from Scripture and insights gained from others who have impacted Tebow in life-changing ways.
 
Though traveling hard roads is not easy, it’s always worth it!

Your Circumstances do not Define You,
Your Identity Does.
 
What do you do when life takes an unplanned detour? When the unexpected happens? When doubt or negativity tries to rise above your faith? Most of us can relate to these questions.
 
Through a dynamic lens of story and insight, Heisman trophy winner Tim Tebow tells what he’s learned during the highs and the lows of his journey in the NFL. Shaken also features practical wisdom from the pages of Scripture and moving narratives of individuals—from celebrities to cancer patients—who have impacted Tebow’s life. Their inspiring stories will encourage you also to tackle fear, overcome bitterness, and take on the obstacles life throws at you.

2. Shaken Bible Study: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life’s Storms

 by: Tim Tebow,  A. J. Gregory
Release date: Dec 20, 2016
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Discover Who You Are and Live Like It Matters
 
Have you ever questioned God’s plan? Wondered why life has unraveled in an unexpected direction? Struggled with disappointment or doubted your purpose in life? Many of us have.

Riding the rollercoaster of highs and lows in his NFL journey, Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow has learned what it means to be grounded in who you are no matter what life throws your way. In this powerful, four-session Bible study, Tebow delivers a Scripture-packed message about what it means to fix your hope and your identity in a God who does not change. Follow Tebow as he highlights key players and passages from the Bible that will inspire you to:  

* Release bitterness from past hurts and trust in a loving God  
* Recognize and use your talents to make a difference in the world  
* Remain resilient and grounded in your faith despite extraordinary odds

Perfect for group use or individual reflection, this dynamic study also includes key quotations and in-depth discussion questions. Shaken Bible Study is the training ground for your greatest battles and will leave you spiritually and mentally prepared to face life’s challenges head-on.

3. Shaken: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life’s Storms

 by: Tim Tebow,  A. J. Gregory
Release date: Feb 06, 2018
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New York Times bestseller

Who are you when life is steady?
Who are you when storms come?
 
Most of us have been on the receiving end of rejection, a broken dream, or heartbreak. And while this is not an easy space to go through, when we are grounded in the truth, we can endure the tough times.
 
In this powerful book, Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow passionately shares glimpses of his journey staying grounded in the face of disappointment, criticism, and intense media scrutiny. Following an exceptional college football career with the Florida Gators and a promising playoff run with the Denver Broncos, Tebow was traded to the New York Jets. He was released after one season.
 
In Shaken, named the 2017 Christian Book of the Year, Tebow talks about what he’s learned along the way, building confidence in his identity in God, not the world. This moving book also features practical wisdom from Scripture and insights gained from others who have impacted Tebow in life-changing ways.
 
Though traveling hard roads is not easy, it’s always worth it!

Your Circumstances do not Define You,
Your Identity Does.
 
What do you do when life takes an unplanned detour? When the unexpected happens? When doubt or negativity tries to rise above your faith? Most of us can relate to these questions.
 
Through a dynamic lens of story and insight, Heisman trophy winner Tim Tebow tells what he’s learned during the highs and the lows of his journey in the NFL. Shaken also features practical wisdom from the pages of Scripture and moving narratives of individuals—from celebrities to cancer patients—who have impacted Tebow’s life. Their inspiring stories will encourage you also to tackle fear, overcome bitterness, and take on the obstacles life throws at you.

4. Shaken Bible Study: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life’s Storms

 by: Tim Tebow,  A. J. Gregory
Release date: Dec 20, 2016
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Discover Who You Are and Live Like It Matters
 
Have you ever questioned God’s plan? Wondered why life has unraveled in an unexpected direction? Struggled with disappointment or doubted your purpose in life? Many of us have.

Riding the rollercoaster of highs and lows in his NFL journey, Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow has learned what it means to be grounded in who you are no matter what life throws your way. In this powerful, four-session Bible study, Tebow delivers a Scripture-packed message about what it means to fix your hope and your identity in a God who does not change. Follow Tebow as he highlights key players and passages from the Bible that will inspire you to:  

* Release bitterness from past hurts and trust in a loving God  
* Recognize and use your talents to make a difference in the world  
* Remain resilient and grounded in your faith despite extraordinary odds

Perfect for group use or individual reflection, this dynamic study also includes key quotations and in-depth discussion questions. Shaken Bible Study is the training ground for your greatest battles and will leave you spiritually and mentally prepared to face life’s challenges head-on.

Last updated on Saturday, October 6, 2018

FLY GIRLS by Keith O’Brien

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Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History by Keith O’Brien, No. 1 bestselling book of New York Times Best Sellers. The story of five trailblazing women who together broke the glass ceiling in aviation. For more New York Times Best Seller of Sports best sellers, see New York Times Best Seller of Sports

Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History

 by: Keith O’Brien
No. 1 Best Seller on Thursday, September 6, 2018.
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“Exhilarating.” —New York Times Book Review

“Riveting.” —People

“Keith O’Brien has brought these women—mostly long-hidden and forgotten—back into the light where they belong. And he’s done it with grace, sensitivity and a cinematic eye for detail that makes Fly Girls both exhilarating and heartbreaking.” —USA Today

The untold story of five women who fought to compete against men in the high-stakes national air races of the 1920s and 1930s — and won
 
Between the world wars, no sport was more popular, or more dangerous, than airplane racing. Thousands of fans flocked to multi‑day events, and cities vied with one another to host them. The pilots themselves were hailed as dashing heroes who cheerfully stared death in the face. Well, the men were hailed. Female pilots were more often ridiculed than praised for what the press portrayed as silly efforts to horn in on a manly, and deadly, pursuit. Fly Girls recounts how a cadre of women banded together to break the original glass ceiling: the entrenched prejudice that conspired to keep them out of the sky.

O’Brien weaves together the stories of five remarkable women: Florence Klingensmith, a high‑school dropout who worked for a dry cleaner in Fargo, North Dakota; Ruth Elder, an Alabama divorcee; Amelia Earhart, the most famous, but not necessarily the most skilled; Ruth Nichols, who chafed at the constraints of her blue‑blood family’s expectations; and Louise Thaden, the mother of two young kids who got her start selling coal in Wichita. Together, they fought for the chance to race against the men — and in 1936 one of them would triumph in the toughest race of all.
 
Like Hidden Figures and Girls of Atomic City, Fly Girls celebrates a little-known slice of history in which tenacious, trail-blazing women braved all obstacles to achieve greatness.

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3. Ballantine BUNDLE, Our Social World, Second Edition + Newman, Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life Readings, Seventh Edition

 by: Jeanne H. Ballantine,  Keith A. Roberts,  David M. Newman,  Jodi O′Brien
Release date: Jun 15, 2009
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The Second Edition of Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology is truly a coherent essay that inspires students to develop their sociological imaginations, to see the world and personal events from a new perspective, and to confront sociological issues on a day-to-day basis. This innovative and engaging text introduces the discipline of sociology to the contemporary student and provides an integrated, comprehensible framework from which to view the world. In each chapter, authors Jeanne H. Ballantine and Keith A. Roberts provide an organizing theme that is not exclusively tied to one theoretical paradigm to help students see relationships between topics.
Our Social World, Second Edition presents the perspective of students living in the larger global world.

The Seventh Edition of David Newman′s Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life invites students to delve into the fascinating world of sociological thought. Encouraging students to think more about how sociology applies to their everyday lives, this edition features updated coverage and fresh examples, including revamped micro-macro connections to help students understand the link between individual lives and the structure of society.

4. Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology + Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life, Readings, Seventh Edition

 by: Jeanne H. Ballantine,  Keith A. Roberts,  David M. Newman,  Jodi O′Brien
Release date: Dec 29, 2006
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Order this discounted bundle and save your students money – while sparking classroom discussion.

The Second Edition of Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology is truly a coherent essay that inspires students to develop their sociological imaginations, to see the world and personal events from a new perspective, and to confront sociological issues on a day-to-day basis. This innovative and engaging text introduces the discipline of sociology to the contemporary student and provides an integrated, comprehensible framework from which to view the world. In each chapter, authors Jeanne H. Ballantine and Keith A. Roberts provide an organizing theme that is not exclusively tied to one theoretical paradigm to help students see relationships between topics. Our Social World, Second Edition presents the perspective of students living in the larger global world.

Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life, Readings, Seventh Edition companion anthology provides provocative, eye-opening examples of the practice of sociology in a well-edited, well-designed, and affordable reader format. It includes short articles, chapters, and excerpts that examine common everyday experiences, important social issues, and distinct historical events that illustrate the relationship between the individual and society.

7. Ballantine BUNDLE, Our Social World, Second Edition + Newman, Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life Readings, Seventh Edition

 by: Jeanne H. Ballantine,  Keith A. Roberts,  David M. Newman,  Jodi O′Brien
Release date: Jun 15, 2009
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Order this discounted bundle and save your students money – while sparking classroom discussion.

The Second Edition of Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology is truly a coherent essay that inspires students to develop their sociological imaginations, to see the world and personal events from a new perspective, and to confront sociological issues on a day-to-day basis. This innovative and engaging text introduces the discipline of sociology to the contemporary student and provides an integrated, comprehensible framework from which to view the world. In each chapter, authors Jeanne H. Ballantine and Keith A. Roberts provide an organizing theme that is not exclusively tied to one theoretical paradigm to help students see relationships between topics.
Our Social World, Second Edition presents the perspective of students living in the larger global world.

The Seventh Edition of David Newman′s Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life invites students to delve into the fascinating world of sociological thought. Encouraging students to think more about how sociology applies to their everyday lives, this edition features updated coverage and fresh examples, including revamped micro-macro connections to help students understand the link between individual lives and the structure of society.

8. Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology + Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life, Readings, Seventh Edition

 by: Jeanne H. Ballantine,  Keith A. Roberts,  David M. Newman,  Jodi O′Brien
Release date: Dec 29, 2006
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Order this discounted bundle and save your students money – while sparking classroom discussion.

The Second Edition of Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology is truly a coherent essay that inspires students to develop their sociological imaginations, to see the world and personal events from a new perspective, and to confront sociological issues on a day-to-day basis. This innovative and engaging text introduces the discipline of sociology to the contemporary student and provides an integrated, comprehensible framework from which to view the world. In each chapter, authors Jeanne H. Ballantine and Keith A. Roberts provide an organizing theme that is not exclusively tied to one theoretical paradigm to help students see relationships between topics. Our Social World, Second Edition presents the perspective of students living in the larger global world.

Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life, Readings, Seventh Edition companion anthology provides provocative, eye-opening examples of the practice of sociology in a well-edited, well-designed, and affordable reader format. It includes short articles, chapters, and excerpts that examine common everyday experiences, important social issues, and distinct historical events that illustrate the relationship between the individual and society.

Last updated on Thursday, September 6, 2018