Author: Mike Lupica
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Shooting from the Lip
Author: Mike Lupica
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Shooting from the Lip
Author: Puckrick
Publisher: Headline Book Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780747260165
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
Publisher: Headline Book Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780747260165
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
Shooting from the Lip
Author:
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781770854710
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This new edition has 60 new quips and quotes. Praise for earlier editions: "Fully illustrated and funny... difficult to put down. Great stocking stuffer." -- Hockey News "This is a fun book, sure to have even non-hockey fans chuckling." -- HockeyBookReviews.com Shooting from the Lip is full of the off-the-cuff comments that keep millions of fans watching games and avidly reading the sports pages. These wise, sarcastic and hilarious quotes are fresh, frank and all about hockey. For example: You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take. (Center Wayne Gretzky) I was kind of hoping it would straighten it out. (Center Rod Brind'Amour, after suffering his fourth broken nose) I'm not dirty, just aggressive. Fighter pilots have machine guns. I have only my mask and stick. (Goalie Gerry Cheevers) I don't want to tell you half truths, unless they're completely accurate. (Coach Alain Vigneault) This new edition is bigger and now features new NHL stars like Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, for a total for more than 350 quotes representing 60 years of hockey. The quotes and quips are enlivened with colorful graphics and photographs of the featured players, coaches and other personalities. The book covers a wide range of topics, including attitudes, blowouts, coaching and fans, hockey hair, injuries, feuds, penalties, goons, taking shots, and of course winning and losing. Whether consumed in random nibbles or devoured in one sitting, Shooting from the Lip will entertain hockey fans of all ages.
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781770854710
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This new edition has 60 new quips and quotes. Praise for earlier editions: "Fully illustrated and funny... difficult to put down. Great stocking stuffer." -- Hockey News "This is a fun book, sure to have even non-hockey fans chuckling." -- HockeyBookReviews.com Shooting from the Lip is full of the off-the-cuff comments that keep millions of fans watching games and avidly reading the sports pages. These wise, sarcastic and hilarious quotes are fresh, frank and all about hockey. For example: You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take. (Center Wayne Gretzky) I was kind of hoping it would straighten it out. (Center Rod Brind'Amour, after suffering his fourth broken nose) I'm not dirty, just aggressive. Fighter pilots have machine guns. I have only my mask and stick. (Goalie Gerry Cheevers) I don't want to tell you half truths, unless they're completely accurate. (Coach Alain Vigneault) This new edition is bigger and now features new NHL stars like Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, for a total for more than 350 quotes representing 60 years of hockey. The quotes and quips are enlivened with colorful graphics and photographs of the featured players, coaches and other personalities. The book covers a wide range of topics, including attitudes, blowouts, coaching and fans, hockey hair, injuries, feuds, penalties, goons, taking shots, and of course winning and losing. Whether consumed in random nibbles or devoured in one sitting, Shooting from the Lip will entertain hockey fans of all ages.
Shoot from the Lip
Author: Nancy B. Samuelson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780963336217
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Heck Thomas, Chris Masden and Bill Tilghman, the Three Guardsmen and E. D. Nix have been considered some of the best lawmen of the Old West. Heck Thomas came closest to the legend but he had a reputation of shooting first and serving papers on the corpse. Chris Masden's reputation as a "Trigger Marshal" is largely undeserved and Chris spent considerable time in prison himself. Bill Tilghman ran saloons and bawdy houses and did as much to break the law as he ever did to enforce it. The true story of Tilghman's death is completely at odds with what previous biographers have said. E. D. Nix billed himself as the "Fighting Marshal" and took a lot of credit for wiping out several gangs of outlaws in Oklahoma. What Nix did really best was cook the books. When his expenses for the U. S. Marshal's office rose from $25,000 to $218,000 per quarter federal inspectors were sent to examine the books. Nix was soon relieved for the public good. Samuelson tears away the veils of myth, legend and outright lies that have surrounded these four early Oklahoma lawmen. The truth is far more interesting than the legends. A must have book for anyone interested in outlaw-lawmen history. Shooting Star Press, 8962 Canberra Dr., Sacramento, CA. 95826. Phone: 916-363-9175.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780963336217
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Heck Thomas, Chris Masden and Bill Tilghman, the Three Guardsmen and E. D. Nix have been considered some of the best lawmen of the Old West. Heck Thomas came closest to the legend but he had a reputation of shooting first and serving papers on the corpse. Chris Masden's reputation as a "Trigger Marshal" is largely undeserved and Chris spent considerable time in prison himself. Bill Tilghman ran saloons and bawdy houses and did as much to break the law as he ever did to enforce it. The true story of Tilghman's death is completely at odds with what previous biographers have said. E. D. Nix billed himself as the "Fighting Marshal" and took a lot of credit for wiping out several gangs of outlaws in Oklahoma. What Nix did really best was cook the books. When his expenses for the U. S. Marshal's office rose from $25,000 to $218,000 per quarter federal inspectors were sent to examine the books. Nix was soon relieved for the public good. Samuelson tears away the veils of myth, legend and outright lies that have surrounded these four early Oklahoma lawmen. The truth is far more interesting than the legends. A must have book for anyone interested in outlaw-lawmen history. Shooting Star Press, 8962 Canberra Dr., Sacramento, CA. 95826. Phone: 916-363-9175.
Shooting from the Lip
Author: Lee Hughes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781869414061
Category : Soldiers
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
When Lee Hughes joined up he was an innocent teenager, looking for a snappy uniform, a girlfriend and a sports car. He couldn't possibly have known just how much trouble he was getting himself into. These tales of Hughes' folly and madness not only record his slow climb up professional ladders and his fast slide down social snakes, but they also reveal some of the funniest stories ever told about life in the army. Displaying a rare talent for making mischief, Lee worked his way through a nine-year ride in the artillery, attracting praise and punishment in quite unequal measure.As an object lesson in how not to be an efficient army officer, few books could present the case for the prosecution more clearly.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781869414061
Category : Soldiers
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
When Lee Hughes joined up he was an innocent teenager, looking for a snappy uniform, a girlfriend and a sports car. He couldn't possibly have known just how much trouble he was getting himself into. These tales of Hughes' folly and madness not only record his slow climb up professional ladders and his fast slide down social snakes, but they also reveal some of the funniest stories ever told about life in the army. Displaying a rare talent for making mischief, Lee worked his way through a nine-year ride in the artillery, attracting praise and punishment in quite unequal measure.As an object lesson in how not to be an efficient army officer, few books could present the case for the prosecution more clearly.
Shooting Leave
Author: John Ure
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Snow leopards and Cossacks can both be dangerous. But to young British officers in India in the nineteenth century there was only one thing more exciting than shooting wild game in the mountains and steppes of Central Asia, and that was spying out those uncharted lands and impeding the advance of Tsarist Russia towards the frontiers of the British Raj.When the two activities were combined in what was euphemistically called shooting leave adventures followed thick and fast.Shooting Leave tells the thrilling story of the dashing cavalry officers who volunteered for these adventures. They were individuals of talent and courage, but also of disturbing prejudice, aristocratic arrogance, missionary zeal or trigger-happy temperament. But whatever their specific task, one factor remained common to all officers sent out on covert and exploratory missions: they were expendable.Here they are brought to life as characters in their own right, as well as players in the Great Game.Praise for Sir John Ure's previous booksPilgrimage:Cheerful and engaging, rich in elegant prose and historical anecdote Sunday Times'Delightful... charts the appeal of nomadic life for generations of European travellers Daily Mail'An excellent collection of travel delicacies Daily TelegraphIn Search of Nomads:'An excellent collection of travel delicacies Sunday Telegraph'Ures book deserves a place in many saddlebags Sunday Times
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Snow leopards and Cossacks can both be dangerous. But to young British officers in India in the nineteenth century there was only one thing more exciting than shooting wild game in the mountains and steppes of Central Asia, and that was spying out those uncharted lands and impeding the advance of Tsarist Russia towards the frontiers of the British Raj.When the two activities were combined in what was euphemistically called shooting leave adventures followed thick and fast.Shooting Leave tells the thrilling story of the dashing cavalry officers who volunteered for these adventures. They were individuals of talent and courage, but also of disturbing prejudice, aristocratic arrogance, missionary zeal or trigger-happy temperament. But whatever their specific task, one factor remained common to all officers sent out on covert and exploratory missions: they were expendable.Here they are brought to life as characters in their own right, as well as players in the Great Game.Praise for Sir John Ure's previous booksPilgrimage:Cheerful and engaging, rich in elegant prose and historical anecdote Sunday Times'Delightful... charts the appeal of nomadic life for generations of European travellers Daily Mail'An excellent collection of travel delicacies Daily TelegraphIn Search of Nomads:'An excellent collection of travel delicacies Sunday Telegraph'Ures book deserves a place in many saddlebags Sunday Times
Shooting Star
Author: Fredrick L. McKissack
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416996400
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A natural-born athlete, Jomo Rogers has talent that is easy to spot on the football field, and local reporters are taking notice. But the buzz keeps focusing on his potential, on his promise. Jomo doesn’t want to be the “next big thing.” He wants to be the real deal . . . in as little time as possible. He adopts a new workout regimen, complete with more weights, longer runs—and steroids. A gritty, witty, and eloquent youngadult debut, Shooting Star takes on the sports headlines and brings to the page a young man whose drive is about to make his life spiral out of control.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416996400
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A natural-born athlete, Jomo Rogers has talent that is easy to spot on the football field, and local reporters are taking notice. But the buzz keeps focusing on his potential, on his promise. Jomo doesn’t want to be the “next big thing.” He wants to be the real deal . . . in as little time as possible. He adopts a new workout regimen, complete with more weights, longer runs—and steroids. A gritty, witty, and eloquent youngadult debut, Shooting Star takes on the sports headlines and brings to the page a young man whose drive is about to make his life spiral out of control.
Shooting Gallery
Author: Hailey Lind
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101043628
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
San Francisco’s art world is exhibiting murderous tendencies… Geez, make a splash in the world of art forgery at the age of seventeen and people can’t stop bringing it up. Lesson learned: genuine art is priceless, and forgery gets you arrested. Now Annie puts her artistic talents to honest use as a faux finisher in San Francisco. But carving out a new reputation can be a creative challenge… Modernism isn’t Annie’s thing, but even she is surprised to discover that the “sculpture” in a prestigious gallery’s grisly new exhibition is an all-too-real corpse—the artist’s. Meanwhile, a Chagall painting is stolen from the Brock Museum, and Annie’s old friend Bryan is accused of being in on the fix. To track down the missing Chagall, she’ll need the dubious assistance of a certain sexy art thief. And if Michael—or whatever his real name may be—isn’t distraction enough, Annie’s mother shows up in town, acting strangely. Annie’s got to solve these mysteries, and fast—because art is long, but life can be very, very short.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101043628
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
San Francisco’s art world is exhibiting murderous tendencies… Geez, make a splash in the world of art forgery at the age of seventeen and people can’t stop bringing it up. Lesson learned: genuine art is priceless, and forgery gets you arrested. Now Annie puts her artistic talents to honest use as a faux finisher in San Francisco. But carving out a new reputation can be a creative challenge… Modernism isn’t Annie’s thing, but even she is surprised to discover that the “sculpture” in a prestigious gallery’s grisly new exhibition is an all-too-real corpse—the artist’s. Meanwhile, a Chagall painting is stolen from the Brock Museum, and Annie’s old friend Bryan is accused of being in on the fix. To track down the missing Chagall, she’ll need the dubious assistance of a certain sexy art thief. And if Michael—or whatever his real name may be—isn’t distraction enough, Annie’s mother shows up in town, acting strangely. Annie’s got to solve these mysteries, and fast—because art is long, but life can be very, very short.
Take Your Shot
Author: Riley Scott
Publisher: Bella Books
ISBN: 164247441X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Sometimes, the girl who has it all—really doesn’t. At first glance, high-school basketball superstar Logan Watts is living the American dream—perfect grades, perfect appearance, perfect boyfriend, and a college athletic scholarship already lined up. But if people looked deeper, they’d see Logan is plagued by the loss of her older brother and unending internal questions about what’s missing from her life. Logan’s world is turned upside down when she catches Carter Shaw—the witty and stylish head of the school newspaper, and the only out lesbian in school—staring at her in class. A high-school romance is not on Carter’s radar. She just wants to survive the year so she can move on and enjoy the freedoms of college. But when a chance encounter puts her alone with Logan for hours, Carter discovers just how much they have in common. And Logan realizes Carter could be that thing she’s felt was missing all along…
Publisher: Bella Books
ISBN: 164247441X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Sometimes, the girl who has it all—really doesn’t. At first glance, high-school basketball superstar Logan Watts is living the American dream—perfect grades, perfect appearance, perfect boyfriend, and a college athletic scholarship already lined up. But if people looked deeper, they’d see Logan is plagued by the loss of her older brother and unending internal questions about what’s missing from her life. Logan’s world is turned upside down when she catches Carter Shaw—the witty and stylish head of the school newspaper, and the only out lesbian in school—staring at her in class. A high-school romance is not on Carter’s radar. She just wants to survive the year so she can move on and enjoy the freedoms of college. But when a chance encounter puts her alone with Logan for hours, Carter discovers just how much they have in common. And Logan realizes Carter could be that thing she’s felt was missing all along…
Fly Like a Girl
Author: Mary Jennings Hegar
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 059311776X
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
A Young Readers Edition of a compelling story of courage and triumph, this is the inspiring true story of Major Mary Jennings Hegar--a brave and determined woman who gave her all for her country, her sense of justice, and for women everywhere. On July 29, 2009, Air National Guard Major Mary Jennings Hegar was shot down while on a Medevac mission in Afghanistan. Despite being wounded, her courageous actions saved the lives of her crew and their patients, earning her the Purple Heart as well as the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor Device. That day also marked the beginning of a new mission: convincing the U.S. Government to allow women to serve openly on the front line of battle for the first time in American history. With exclusive photographs throughout, Fly Like a Girl tells the inspiring true story of Mary Jennings Hegar--a brave and determined woman who gave her all for her country, her sense of justice, and for women everywhere. Includes exclusive photographs throughout, a discussion guide, and a Q&A with the author written specifically for teen readers. Praise for Fly Like a Girl: "An honest portrayal of one woman's battles in and out of combat zones."--Kirkus Reviews
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 059311776X
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
A Young Readers Edition of a compelling story of courage and triumph, this is the inspiring true story of Major Mary Jennings Hegar--a brave and determined woman who gave her all for her country, her sense of justice, and for women everywhere. On July 29, 2009, Air National Guard Major Mary Jennings Hegar was shot down while on a Medevac mission in Afghanistan. Despite being wounded, her courageous actions saved the lives of her crew and their patients, earning her the Purple Heart as well as the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor Device. That day also marked the beginning of a new mission: convincing the U.S. Government to allow women to serve openly on the front line of battle for the first time in American history. With exclusive photographs throughout, Fly Like a Girl tells the inspiring true story of Mary Jennings Hegar--a brave and determined woman who gave her all for her country, her sense of justice, and for women everywhere. Includes exclusive photographs throughout, a discussion guide, and a Q&A with the author written specifically for teen readers. Praise for Fly Like a Girl: "An honest portrayal of one woman's battles in and out of combat zones."--Kirkus Reviews