Author: Louise McBain
Publisher: Bella Books
ISBN: 1642471798
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Camille Robbins is determined to stay on the partnership track at the prestigious San Francisco law firm of Walker and Jenkins—and that’s meant putting love on the back burner for the past seven years. But now Camille is back in her hometown of Washington, DC to care for her ailing father, and back at the DC branch of the law firm where she worked years ago. Returning to the office means returning to face her former boss and lover, the incomparable Mia Shannon. To complicate matters, Camille begins a wild journey with the daughter of the firm’s biggest client—the fiery redhead Hannah Richards—even though she knows that Hannah is strictly off-limits. With Mia determined to throw a wrench in the works, will the hurt feelings of a spurned lover ruin any chance they might have? Or will Hannah see beyond the chaos and lies to finally claim Camille’s heart…
Claiming Camille
Author: Louise McBain
Publisher: Bella Books
ISBN: 1642471798
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Camille Robbins is determined to stay on the partnership track at the prestigious San Francisco law firm of Walker and Jenkins—and that’s meant putting love on the back burner for the past seven years. But now Camille is back in her hometown of Washington, DC to care for her ailing father, and back at the DC branch of the law firm where she worked years ago. Returning to the office means returning to face her former boss and lover, the incomparable Mia Shannon. To complicate matters, Camille begins a wild journey with the daughter of the firm’s biggest client—the fiery redhead Hannah Richards—even though she knows that Hannah is strictly off-limits. With Mia determined to throw a wrench in the works, will the hurt feelings of a spurned lover ruin any chance they might have? Or will Hannah see beyond the chaos and lies to finally claim Camille’s heart…
Publisher: Bella Books
ISBN: 1642471798
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Camille Robbins is determined to stay on the partnership track at the prestigious San Francisco law firm of Walker and Jenkins—and that’s meant putting love on the back burner for the past seven years. But now Camille is back in her hometown of Washington, DC to care for her ailing father, and back at the DC branch of the law firm where she worked years ago. Returning to the office means returning to face her former boss and lover, the incomparable Mia Shannon. To complicate matters, Camille begins a wild journey with the daughter of the firm’s biggest client—the fiery redhead Hannah Richards—even though she knows that Hannah is strictly off-limits. With Mia determined to throw a wrench in the works, will the hurt feelings of a spurned lover ruin any chance they might have? Or will Hannah see beyond the chaos and lies to finally claim Camille’s heart…
Making Sense of Sports
Author: Ellis Cashmore
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135278822
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 601
Book Description
Updated, revised and enhanced with new features, the fifth edition of Making Sense of Sports is the biggest and strongest yet. Ellis Cashmore's unique multidisciplinary approach to the study of sports remains the only introduction to combine anthropology, biology, economics, history, philosophy, psychology and sociology with cultural and media studies to produce a distinct unbroken vision of the origins, development and current state of sports. New chapters on exercise culture and the moral climate of sports support a thoroughly overhauled text that includes fresh material on Islam, sports commerce and corruption. Now packed with teaching supplements, including access to a dedicated online resource headquarters with video podcasts of twenty-one chapter outlines from the author (http://tinyurl.com/373oyvr), online quizzes, and an additional twenty-first chapter on depression and mental health in sports and exercise, the new edition contains a cornucopia of thought boxes, as well as guides to further reading, capsule explanations and model essays. In short, Making Sense of Sports is an all-purpose introduction to the study of sports.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135278822
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 601
Book Description
Updated, revised and enhanced with new features, the fifth edition of Making Sense of Sports is the biggest and strongest yet. Ellis Cashmore's unique multidisciplinary approach to the study of sports remains the only introduction to combine anthropology, biology, economics, history, philosophy, psychology and sociology with cultural and media studies to produce a distinct unbroken vision of the origins, development and current state of sports. New chapters on exercise culture and the moral climate of sports support a thoroughly overhauled text that includes fresh material on Islam, sports commerce and corruption. Now packed with teaching supplements, including access to a dedicated online resource headquarters with video podcasts of twenty-one chapter outlines from the author (http://tinyurl.com/373oyvr), online quizzes, and an additional twenty-first chapter on depression and mental health in sports and exercise, the new edition contains a cornucopia of thought boxes, as well as guides to further reading, capsule explanations and model essays. In short, Making Sense of Sports is an all-purpose introduction to the study of sports.
Tennis
Author: Jim Brown
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 9780736053631
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Outlines a twelve-step program for becoming an accomplished tennis player, providing 117 drills to help in game development and including drawings that illustrate proper tennis strokes and strategies.
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 9780736053631
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Outlines a twelve-step program for becoming an accomplished tennis player, providing 117 drills to help in game development and including drawings that illustrate proper tennis strokes and strategies.
Coming Up for Air
Author: Sarah Leipciger
Publisher: House of Anansi
ISBN: 1487006519
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
A lyrical, powerful, and richly textured novel about three lives that intertwine across oceans and time. On the banks of the River Seine in 1899, a young woman takes her final breath before plunging into the icy water. Although she does not know it, her decision will set in motion an astonishing chain of events. It will lead to 1950s Norway, where a grieving toy-maker is on the cusp of a transformative invention, all the way to present-day Ottawa Valley in Canada, where a journalist, battling a terrible disease, risks everything for one last chance to live. Taking inspiration from a remarkable true story, Coming Up for Air is a bold, richly imagined novel about the transcendent power of storytelling and the immeasurable impact of every human life. The legacy of the woman at its heart touches the lives of us all today, and this book reveals just how.
Publisher: House of Anansi
ISBN: 1487006519
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
A lyrical, powerful, and richly textured novel about three lives that intertwine across oceans and time. On the banks of the River Seine in 1899, a young woman takes her final breath before plunging into the icy water. Although she does not know it, her decision will set in motion an astonishing chain of events. It will lead to 1950s Norway, where a grieving toy-maker is on the cusp of a transformative invention, all the way to present-day Ottawa Valley in Canada, where a journalist, battling a terrible disease, risks everything for one last chance to live. Taking inspiration from a remarkable true story, Coming Up for Air is a bold, richly imagined novel about the transcendent power of storytelling and the immeasurable impact of every human life. The legacy of the woman at its heart touches the lives of us all today, and this book reveals just how.
Sasha's Secret
Author: Cathy Cassidy
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 024138141X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
*The must-have third book in the gorgeous Lost and Found series from Cathy Cassidy, bestselling author of the Chocolate Box Girls* Sasha has it all. She's the lead singer of an amazing band and the coolest boy in school has a crush on her. Nobody notices that Sasha's starting to feel overwhelmed. When a world-famous rock star invites the band to record music at his country mansion and Sasha starts having blackouts, she knows she won't be able to keep her anxiety hidden for much longer. With the fate of the Lost & Found in her hands, will Sasha's secret tear them apart?
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 024138141X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
*The must-have third book in the gorgeous Lost and Found series from Cathy Cassidy, bestselling author of the Chocolate Box Girls* Sasha has it all. She's the lead singer of an amazing band and the coolest boy in school has a crush on her. Nobody notices that Sasha's starting to feel overwhelmed. When a world-famous rock star invites the band to record music at his country mansion and Sasha starts having blackouts, she knows she won't be able to keep her anxiety hidden for much longer. With the fate of the Lost & Found in her hands, will Sasha's secret tear them apart?
Jet
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Pages : 64
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The weekly source of African American political and entertainment news.
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The weekly source of African American political and entertainment news.
The Scandalous Adventures of the Sister of the Bride
Author: Victoria Alexander
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 1420132245
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
"Sparkling dialogue and endearing characters make this an enthralling read." --Sabrina Jeffries, New York Times bestselling author The bride and groom cordially request the presence of. . . The bride's sister, Delilah, the very proper widowed Lady Hargate, and Samuel Russell, the groom's friend, a very eligible, slightly improper bachelor, at their upcoming wedding. Lady Hargate and Mr. Russell, previously acquainted during one unforgettable night in New York City when caution--and clothing--were thrown to the wind will choose to pretend they have never met before. The lady plans to avoid love and its complications at all costs.The gentleman intends to change her mind. Guests are invited to enjoy the many diversions of Millworth Manor--delightful grounds, lavish drawing rooms, secluded corners--and the chance to discover that one night may have been only the beginning. . . Praise for Victoria Alexander "The perfect holiday treat." –The Chicago Tribune on What Happens at Christmas
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 1420132245
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
"Sparkling dialogue and endearing characters make this an enthralling read." --Sabrina Jeffries, New York Times bestselling author The bride and groom cordially request the presence of. . . The bride's sister, Delilah, the very proper widowed Lady Hargate, and Samuel Russell, the groom's friend, a very eligible, slightly improper bachelor, at their upcoming wedding. Lady Hargate and Mr. Russell, previously acquainted during one unforgettable night in New York City when caution--and clothing--were thrown to the wind will choose to pretend they have never met before. The lady plans to avoid love and its complications at all costs.The gentleman intends to change her mind. Guests are invited to enjoy the many diversions of Millworth Manor--delightful grounds, lavish drawing rooms, secluded corners--and the chance to discover that one night may have been only the beginning. . . Praise for Victoria Alexander "The perfect holiday treat." –The Chicago Tribune on What Happens at Christmas
The Slam: A Romance (Hemsworth Brothers Book 1)
Author: Haleigh Lovell
Publisher: Haleigh Lovell
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
rom the New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, Haleigh Lovell. "A top favorite read of the year!" ~ April, Read & Share Book Reviews An athlete. An Aspie. A love story. I didn't want her here. I didn't want to be entrusted with her care. You see, she has Asperger's and she struggles with social cues. Somehow, she's convinced me to be her social coach. Somehow, the lines have blurred . . . Note: THE SLAM (Hemsworth Brothers Book 1) is a deliciously sexy, full-length romantic comedy. It can be read as a standalone. "This really is a beautiful love story." ~ Books and Boys "I have found the BOOK. The Slam was a grand slam. Charming, witty, funny as hell and very sexy, it had this underlying innocence and depth that completely spoke to my heart. It switched from side-splittingly funny to thought-provoking and serious, and back again without giving me whiplash. Just that warm, happy feeling you get when you read a damn good book." ~ Beth, Give Me Books/One-Click Addict Support Group "Holy hotness! I might need a cold shower after this one!" ~ Reviews from the Heart "So hot you're going to need a fire extinguisher." ~ M. Michelle "The Slam is without a doubt one of my favorite reads of the year! What an exceptional, totally refreshing angle on an already saturated genre. I LOVED IT!" ~ PopKitty Book Reviews "This book captivated me from the beginning. It was funny, heartbreaking, sexy and everything in between." SLB Book Blog "When worlds collide, it's a childhood bosom buddies to lovers tale of heartwarming, panty melting perfection." ~ April, Read & Share Book Reviews "The Slam is a grand slam winner of a romance." ~ Bookaholics Not-So-Anonymous "A love story with a refreshing twist. The Slam is truly a gem." ~ H. Robinson "What a breath of fresh air! Ender and Adelaide stole pieces of my heart that I may never get back." ~ GMB
Publisher: Haleigh Lovell
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
rom the New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, Haleigh Lovell. "A top favorite read of the year!" ~ April, Read & Share Book Reviews An athlete. An Aspie. A love story. I didn't want her here. I didn't want to be entrusted with her care. You see, she has Asperger's and she struggles with social cues. Somehow, she's convinced me to be her social coach. Somehow, the lines have blurred . . . Note: THE SLAM (Hemsworth Brothers Book 1) is a deliciously sexy, full-length romantic comedy. It can be read as a standalone. "This really is a beautiful love story." ~ Books and Boys "I have found the BOOK. The Slam was a grand slam. Charming, witty, funny as hell and very sexy, it had this underlying innocence and depth that completely spoke to my heart. It switched from side-splittingly funny to thought-provoking and serious, and back again without giving me whiplash. Just that warm, happy feeling you get when you read a damn good book." ~ Beth, Give Me Books/One-Click Addict Support Group "Holy hotness! I might need a cold shower after this one!" ~ Reviews from the Heart "So hot you're going to need a fire extinguisher." ~ M. Michelle "The Slam is without a doubt one of my favorite reads of the year! What an exceptional, totally refreshing angle on an already saturated genre. I LOVED IT!" ~ PopKitty Book Reviews "This book captivated me from the beginning. It was funny, heartbreaking, sexy and everything in between." SLB Book Blog "When worlds collide, it's a childhood bosom buddies to lovers tale of heartwarming, panty melting perfection." ~ April, Read & Share Book Reviews "The Slam is a grand slam winner of a romance." ~ Bookaholics Not-So-Anonymous "A love story with a refreshing twist. The Slam is truly a gem." ~ H. Robinson "What a breath of fresh air! Ender and Adelaide stole pieces of my heart that I may never get back." ~ GMB
Jet
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Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
The weekly source of African American political and entertainment news.
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The weekly source of African American political and entertainment news.
Winning Well
Author: Cara Cocchiarella
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538157942
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Wellness is complex and powerful. And when wellness is maximized in the sports setting, athletes and coaches alike are set up to succeed. In Winning Well: Maximizing Coach and Athlete Wellness, Cara Cocchiarella and Camille Adana provide coaches and coach developers with the means to implement a more inclusive coaching environment through wellness. Each aspect of wellness is defined within the context of sports, provided along with tips for application within the sports setting. Tangible guidelines are supplemented with personal testimonies from a diverse group of athletes and coaches who highlight their experiences with wellness in coaching—or lack thereof. Self-assessments are provided as powerful tools to help coaches evaluate their own wellness, their promotion of athlete wellness, and inclusive practices. The demand for wellness and inclusion in sports is substantial, and Winning Well is the first practical guide to help coaches and coach developers bring wellness to the forefront of their practices. Written for coaches in all sports who work with athletes at any level, this book is an inspiring, timely, and accessible resource for those who want to move towards more effective and impactful coaching.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538157942
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Wellness is complex and powerful. And when wellness is maximized in the sports setting, athletes and coaches alike are set up to succeed. In Winning Well: Maximizing Coach and Athlete Wellness, Cara Cocchiarella and Camille Adana provide coaches and coach developers with the means to implement a more inclusive coaching environment through wellness. Each aspect of wellness is defined within the context of sports, provided along with tips for application within the sports setting. Tangible guidelines are supplemented with personal testimonies from a diverse group of athletes and coaches who highlight their experiences with wellness in coaching—or lack thereof. Self-assessments are provided as powerful tools to help coaches evaluate their own wellness, their promotion of athlete wellness, and inclusive practices. The demand for wellness and inclusion in sports is substantial, and Winning Well is the first practical guide to help coaches and coach developers bring wellness to the forefront of their practices. Written for coaches in all sports who work with athletes at any level, this book is an inspiring, timely, and accessible resource for those who want to move towards more effective and impactful coaching.