Author: Mel Hoffman
Publisher: Affirm Press
ISBN: 1922419893
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
When Mel fell in love with Ryan 'Hoff' Hoffman, a dedicated young player with the NRL's Melbourne Storm, she had no idea what she was getting into. But she soon learned that marrying a professional sportsman means marrying a whole team of players, their managers, fans, wives and girlfriends. She also learned that the rules of the game extended far beyond the field, and as part of the rugby league 'family', she would be expected to fall into line.
Full Credit to the Boys
Author: Mel Hoffman
Publisher: Affirm Press
ISBN: 1922419893
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
When Mel fell in love with Ryan 'Hoff' Hoffman, a dedicated young player with the NRL's Melbourne Storm, she had no idea what she was getting into. But she soon learned that marrying a professional sportsman means marrying a whole team of players, their managers, fans, wives and girlfriends. She also learned that the rules of the game extended far beyond the field, and as part of the rugby league 'family', she would be expected to fall into line.
Publisher: Affirm Press
ISBN: 1922419893
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
When Mel fell in love with Ryan 'Hoff' Hoffman, a dedicated young player with the NRL's Melbourne Storm, she had no idea what she was getting into. But she soon learned that marrying a professional sportsman means marrying a whole team of players, their managers, fans, wives and girlfriends. She also learned that the rules of the game extended far beyond the field, and as part of the rugby league 'family', she would be expected to fall into line.
To Best the Boys
Author: Mary Weber
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0718080971
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
The task is simple: Don a disguise. Survive the labyrinth . . . Best the boys. Every year for the past fifty-four years, the residents of Pinsbury Port have received a mysterious letter inviting all eligible-aged boys to compete for an esteemed scholarship to the all-male Stemwick University. The poorer residents look to see if their names are on the list. The wealthier look to see how likely their sons are to survive. And Rhen Tellur opens it to see if she can derive which substances the ink and parchment are created from, using her father’s microscope. In the province of Caldon, where women train in wifely duties and men pursue collegiate education, sixteen-year-old Rhen Tellur wants nothing more than to become a scientist. As the poor of her seaside town fall prey to a deadly disease, she and her father work desperately to find a cure. But when her mum succumbs to it as well? Rhen decides to take the future into her own hands—through the annual all-male scholarship competition. With her cousin, Seleni, by her side, the girls don disguises and enter Mr. Holm’s labyrinth, to best the boys and claim the scholarship prize. Except not everyone is ready for a girl who doesn’t know her place. And not everyone survives the deadly maze. Welcome to the labyrinth. Praise for To Best the Boys: “Atmospheric, romantic, inspiring.” —KRISTEN CICCARELLI, internationally bestselling author of The Last Namsara "Smart, determined, and ready to take on the world: Rhen Tellur is an outstanding heroine with every reason to win a competition historically intended for boys." —Jodi Meadows, New York Times bestselling author of The Incarnate Trilogy and coauthor of My Lady Jane A “Hunger Games/Handmaid’s Tale mash-up.” —BN Teen Blog
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0718080971
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
The task is simple: Don a disguise. Survive the labyrinth . . . Best the boys. Every year for the past fifty-four years, the residents of Pinsbury Port have received a mysterious letter inviting all eligible-aged boys to compete for an esteemed scholarship to the all-male Stemwick University. The poorer residents look to see if their names are on the list. The wealthier look to see how likely their sons are to survive. And Rhen Tellur opens it to see if she can derive which substances the ink and parchment are created from, using her father’s microscope. In the province of Caldon, where women train in wifely duties and men pursue collegiate education, sixteen-year-old Rhen Tellur wants nothing more than to become a scientist. As the poor of her seaside town fall prey to a deadly disease, she and her father work desperately to find a cure. But when her mum succumbs to it as well? Rhen decides to take the future into her own hands—through the annual all-male scholarship competition. With her cousin, Seleni, by her side, the girls don disguises and enter Mr. Holm’s labyrinth, to best the boys and claim the scholarship prize. Except not everyone is ready for a girl who doesn’t know her place. And not everyone survives the deadly maze. Welcome to the labyrinth. Praise for To Best the Boys: “Atmospheric, romantic, inspiring.” —KRISTEN CICCARELLI, internationally bestselling author of The Last Namsara "Smart, determined, and ready to take on the world: Rhen Tellur is an outstanding heroine with every reason to win a competition historically intended for boys." —Jodi Meadows, New York Times bestselling author of The Incarnate Trilogy and coauthor of My Lady Jane A “Hunger Games/Handmaid’s Tale mash-up.” —BN Teen Blog
The Boys' Book: How to Be the Best at Everything
Author: Dominique Enright
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 054534297X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A spiffy guide to anything and everything a boy needs to know!How to do almost anything in one handy book.Found yourself in a sticky situation? Inside you'll learn how to escape quicksand (p. 40), build a raft (p.41), start a survival fire (p.99), or fly a helicopter (p. 11).Want to impress your friends? Now you can rip a phonebook in half (p. 35), hypnotize a chicken (p. 56), or read their minds (p. 73).Boring Saturday afternoon? Not anymore when you find out how to make a waterbomb (p. 79), a boomerang (p. 95), or a volcano (p. 88).And loads of other keen things you need to know how to do!
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 054534297X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A spiffy guide to anything and everything a boy needs to know!How to do almost anything in one handy book.Found yourself in a sticky situation? Inside you'll learn how to escape quicksand (p. 40), build a raft (p.41), start a survival fire (p.99), or fly a helicopter (p. 11).Want to impress your friends? Now you can rip a phonebook in half (p. 35), hypnotize a chicken (p. 56), or read their minds (p. 73).Boring Saturday afternoon? Not anymore when you find out how to make a waterbomb (p. 79), a boomerang (p. 95), or a volcano (p. 88).And loads of other keen things you need to know how to do!
Indiana Farmer's Guide
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 1512
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 1512
Book Description
Jobs for the Boys
Author: Merilee S. Grindle
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674065182
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
Patronage systems in the public service are universally reviled as undemocratic and corrupt. Yet patronage was the prevailing method of staffing government for centuries, and in some countries it still is. In Jobs for the Boys, Merilee Grindle considers why patronage has been so ubiquitous in history and explores the political processes through which it is replaced by merit-based civil service systems. Such reforms are consistently resisted, she finds, because patronage systems, though capricious, offer political executives flexibility to achieve a wide variety of objectives. Grindle looks at the histories of public sector reform in six developed countries and compares them with contemporary struggles for reform in four Latin American countries. A historical, case-based approach allows her to take into account contextual differences between countries as well as to identify cycles that govern reform across the board. As a rule, she finds, transition to merit-based systems involves years and sometimes decades of conflict and compromise with supporters of patronage, as new systems of public service are politically constructed. Becoming aware of the limitations of public sector reform, Grindle hopes, will temper expectations for institutional change now being undertaken.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674065182
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
Patronage systems in the public service are universally reviled as undemocratic and corrupt. Yet patronage was the prevailing method of staffing government for centuries, and in some countries it still is. In Jobs for the Boys, Merilee Grindle considers why patronage has been so ubiquitous in history and explores the political processes through which it is replaced by merit-based civil service systems. Such reforms are consistently resisted, she finds, because patronage systems, though capricious, offer political executives flexibility to achieve a wide variety of objectives. Grindle looks at the histories of public sector reform in six developed countries and compares them with contemporary struggles for reform in four Latin American countries. A historical, case-based approach allows her to take into account contextual differences between countries as well as to identify cycles that govern reform across the board. As a rule, she finds, transition to merit-based systems involves years and sometimes decades of conflict and compromise with supporters of patronage, as new systems of public service are politically constructed. Becoming aware of the limitations of public sector reform, Grindle hopes, will temper expectations for institutional change now being undertaken.
Bite Back
Author: Hannah Ferguson
Publisher: Affirm Press
ISBN: 192293092X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
This is a book of opinions and ideas with bite. It's news that talks back. Founded in 2020, Cheek Media Co. quickly established itself as the go-to platform for daring feminist opinions on everything from right-wing politics to overcoming taboos around sex and pleasure. In Bite Back, Cheek co-founder Hannah Ferguson turns her sharp, progressive perspective on the issues that matter. Her bold ideas will provoke you to think, spark important conversations and inspire meaningful social change. 'A sharp-witted, whip-smart gift to the stale national media landscape. This book will revolutionise the discourse and readers' souls simultaneously.' Grace Tame 'Brace yourself for an engaging, heart-stirring read that challenges and inspires. It's a powerful call to action for a fairer world - an absolute must-read!' Chantelle Otten 'Intersectional feminist cheek, underscored by incisive intellectual commentary. It's great. Read it!' Tarang Chawla 'Hannah Ferguson doesn't take a backward step in flaying what underscores the inequality at the heart of our society while at the same time offering humour, heart and tangible solutions for fixing the mess we've left new generations. A searing, devastating and unflinching view of what's gone wrong - and most importantly, how we take back power.' Amy Remeikis
Publisher: Affirm Press
ISBN: 192293092X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
This is a book of opinions and ideas with bite. It's news that talks back. Founded in 2020, Cheek Media Co. quickly established itself as the go-to platform for daring feminist opinions on everything from right-wing politics to overcoming taboos around sex and pleasure. In Bite Back, Cheek co-founder Hannah Ferguson turns her sharp, progressive perspective on the issues that matter. Her bold ideas will provoke you to think, spark important conversations and inspire meaningful social change. 'A sharp-witted, whip-smart gift to the stale national media landscape. This book will revolutionise the discourse and readers' souls simultaneously.' Grace Tame 'Brace yourself for an engaging, heart-stirring read that challenges and inspires. It's a powerful call to action for a fairer world - an absolute must-read!' Chantelle Otten 'Intersectional feminist cheek, underscored by incisive intellectual commentary. It's great. Read it!' Tarang Chawla 'Hannah Ferguson doesn't take a backward step in flaying what underscores the inequality at the heart of our society while at the same time offering humour, heart and tangible solutions for fixing the mess we've left new generations. A searing, devastating and unflinching view of what's gone wrong - and most importantly, how we take back power.' Amy Remeikis
Training the Boy to Win the War
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
The Boys
Author: Skip Bayless
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671793593
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
"To all outside appearances, the Dallas Cowboys' rise to glory in Super Bowl XXVII was a seamless Cinderella story. The heroes were not so much the players as the two best friends from the University of Arkansas, owner Jerry Jones and coach Jimmy Johnson, who brought the team from a 1-15 disaster in 1989 to the NFL pinnacle in just three short years. They'd spent a lifetime planning this moment, the story went; the brash, impulsive owner and the always-in-control, not-a-hair-out-of-place coach worked together in beautiful harmony, fulfilling the dream they'd hatched as roommates in their football-playing youth." "Such stories are usually too good to be true. So was this one." "The Boys is the real story behind the easy-to-swallow fable. The main features of the relationship between Jones and Johnson are tension on the part of Johnson, whose occasional black moods and bursts of temper are often triggered by Jones's intrusions in football matters; and manipulation on the part of Jones, who sees "coaching the coach" as the key to success in the NFL. The JJs clashed over budget constraints, the size of the staff, the pace of player signings, key player acquisitions, and credit for successful deals. Their disagreements disturbed the team's equilibrium, as the assistant coaches and coordinators watched their head coach lose his focus and boil over about matters that had nothing to do with winning on the field. Johnson's anger could cast a dark cloud over the team, and did so just when they were playing their best football down the stretch and into the playoffs." "The Boys is also the untold story of the men whose contributions often got lost in the public focus on the JJs: coordinators Dave Wannstedt and Norv Turner, whose game plans did a masterful job of exploiting the strengths and hiding the weaknesses of a still-developing team; guard Nate Newton, unofficial team spokesman and class clown, playing on a knee nearly ground to sawdust by his offseason bulk, inspiring his younger teammates with a Pro Bowl season; defensive end Charles Haley, a critical piece of the puzzle acquired in a late-summer trade, but a difficult and volatile presence in the locker room; and quarterback Troy Aikman, never able to get over the feeling that Johnson didn't trust him, but the key figure in the season as he took on a forceful leadership role after a Johnson explosion left the team shaken and unsure of itself." "With piercing insight and eye-opening detail, Skip Bayless takes us behind the scenes and gives us the real lowdown on what went on in a season more turbulent than anyone could have guessed from the outside. The Boys is a penetrating, in-depth account of a season of triumph, as well as a myth-free, clear-eyed portrait of the men who made it happen."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671793593
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
"To all outside appearances, the Dallas Cowboys' rise to glory in Super Bowl XXVII was a seamless Cinderella story. The heroes were not so much the players as the two best friends from the University of Arkansas, owner Jerry Jones and coach Jimmy Johnson, who brought the team from a 1-15 disaster in 1989 to the NFL pinnacle in just three short years. They'd spent a lifetime planning this moment, the story went; the brash, impulsive owner and the always-in-control, not-a-hair-out-of-place coach worked together in beautiful harmony, fulfilling the dream they'd hatched as roommates in their football-playing youth." "Such stories are usually too good to be true. So was this one." "The Boys is the real story behind the easy-to-swallow fable. The main features of the relationship between Jones and Johnson are tension on the part of Johnson, whose occasional black moods and bursts of temper are often triggered by Jones's intrusions in football matters; and manipulation on the part of Jones, who sees "coaching the coach" as the key to success in the NFL. The JJs clashed over budget constraints, the size of the staff, the pace of player signings, key player acquisitions, and credit for successful deals. Their disagreements disturbed the team's equilibrium, as the assistant coaches and coordinators watched their head coach lose his focus and boil over about matters that had nothing to do with winning on the field. Johnson's anger could cast a dark cloud over the team, and did so just when they were playing their best football down the stretch and into the playoffs." "The Boys is also the untold story of the men whose contributions often got lost in the public focus on the JJs: coordinators Dave Wannstedt and Norv Turner, whose game plans did a masterful job of exploiting the strengths and hiding the weaknesses of a still-developing team; guard Nate Newton, unofficial team spokesman and class clown, playing on a knee nearly ground to sawdust by his offseason bulk, inspiring his younger teammates with a Pro Bowl season; defensive end Charles Haley, a critical piece of the puzzle acquired in a late-summer trade, but a difficult and volatile presence in the locker room; and quarterback Troy Aikman, never able to get over the feeling that Johnson didn't trust him, but the key figure in the season as he took on a forceful leadership role after a Johnson explosion left the team shaken and unsure of itself." "With piercing insight and eye-opening detail, Skip Bayless takes us behind the scenes and gives us the real lowdown on what went on in a season more turbulent than anyone could have guessed from the outside. The Boys is a penetrating, in-depth account of a season of triumph, as well as a myth-free, clear-eyed portrait of the men who made it happen."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project
Author: Zina O'Leary
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1446293416
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project 2e is the ultimate companion to successfully completing your research project. Warm and pragmatic, it gives you the skills and the confidence needed to succeed no matter what happens along the way. The book guides you through every step of your research project, from getting started to analysing data and writing up. Each stage is clearly set out, highlighting best practice and providing practical tips and down-to-earth advice for actually doing research. Key features include: Fully developed companion website including podcasts, worksheets, examples of real projects and links to journal articles Chapter summaries Boxed definitions of key terms Full glossary Suggestions for further reading Bursting with real world examples and multidisciplinary case studies, this book addresses the key questions posed by anyone hoping to complete a research project. It is the must-have textbook every student needs. Available with Perusall—an eBook that makes it easier to prepare for class Perusall is an award-winning eBook platform featuring social annotation tools that allow students and instructors to collaboratively mark up and discuss their SAGE textbook. Backed by research and supported by technological innovations developed at Harvard University, this process of learning through collaborative annotation keeps your students engaged and makes teaching easier and more effective. Learn more.
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1446293416
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project 2e is the ultimate companion to successfully completing your research project. Warm and pragmatic, it gives you the skills and the confidence needed to succeed no matter what happens along the way. The book guides you through every step of your research project, from getting started to analysing data and writing up. Each stage is clearly set out, highlighting best practice and providing practical tips and down-to-earth advice for actually doing research. Key features include: Fully developed companion website including podcasts, worksheets, examples of real projects and links to journal articles Chapter summaries Boxed definitions of key terms Full glossary Suggestions for further reading Bursting with real world examples and multidisciplinary case studies, this book addresses the key questions posed by anyone hoping to complete a research project. It is the must-have textbook every student needs. Available with Perusall—an eBook that makes it easier to prepare for class Perusall is an award-winning eBook platform featuring social annotation tools that allow students and instructors to collaboratively mark up and discuss their SAGE textbook. Backed by research and supported by technological innovations developed at Harvard University, this process of learning through collaborative annotation keeps your students engaged and makes teaching easier and more effective. Learn more.
The Girls' Book
Author: Juliana Foster
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1843177293
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
The Book For Girls is guaranteed to beat boredom and help girls become the best at everything.
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1843177293
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
The Book For Girls is guaranteed to beat boredom and help girls become the best at everything.