Learning Sports

The former Stanford University sailing coach sentenced in the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal tells the riveting true story of how he was drawn unwittingly into a web of deceit in this eye-opening memoir that offers a damning portrait of modern college administration and the ways in which justice and fairness do not always intersect.

Zwei Spieler sind noch lange keine Bar-Bolz-Bande. So machen sich Mark und Derik auf, den nächsten Ballzauberer zu suchen...

REISE: Großartige Bauten und Kunstwerke, einzigartige Orte und Naturschauplätze - in keinem anderen Land gibt es so viele Orte, die zum Weltkulturerbe der Unesco gehören, wie in Italien. Jetzt kommen noch vier dazu. VOCI D'ITALIA: Was würden die Einwohner einer italienischen Stadt als erstes tun, wenn sie Bürgermeister ihrer Stadt wären? REPORTAGE: Seit der Einführung des Nobelpreis haben Italiener ihn 21 Mal in verschiedenen Disziplinen gewonnen.

Why does a football spiral? How do some athletes jump so high? The answer is science! The Secret Science of Sports helps kids better understand concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math through the sports they love to play and watch.

This book contains a treasure trove of 1,001 facts that will astound you. Whether you're a trivia enthusiast, a parent looking for a fun learning tool, or simply someone who loves to learn new things, 1,001 Amazing Random Fun Facts for Adults and Kids is just the audiobook you need. Forget about boring textbooks and stale encyclopaedia entries! This audiobook captures the attention of both young and old with its easy-to-understand language and bite-sized snippets of knowledge. Perfect for road trips!

In Sit Down and Cheer, Martin Kelner traces the development of this relationship from its humble origins in the 1960 Olympics, by way of the first-ever Match of the Day in 1964, through to the financial impact of Sky, right up to the high-tech gadgetry of our present-day viewing. Insightful and very funny, this is an entertaining exploration of two major national pastimes and not to be missed.

Lernen Sie in diesem englischen Schnellkurs die gängigsten Begriffe, die Sie kennen sollten, wenn Wassersport Ihr Hobby oder das Ihres Gesprächspartners ist - von Schnorcheln und Tauchen bis zu Freiwasserschwimmen und Segeln. In nur 15 Minuten ist dieser Englisch-Schnellkurs von Spotlight express abgeschlossen. Die Lektionen und Dialoge werden von englischen Muttersprachlern gesprochen, wodurch Sie nicht nur Ihre Sprache trainieren, sondern auch Ihr Hörverständnis auf Vordermann bringen. Fangen Sie jetzt mit diesem Expresskurs an und lassen Sie sich von den schnell erreichbaren Ergebnissen überzeugen!

"Wenn es nicht immer wieder Menschen gegeben hätte, die ihren Träumen gefolgt sind, säßen wir heute immer noch auf den Bäumen." Gerald Hüther. Träumen kann jeder von uns allein, aber umsetzen können wir unsere Pläne und Vorhaben nur gemeinsam mit anderen. In einer immer komplexeren Welt werden solche Dream-Teams als wirkungsvolle Gestalter unserer Zukunft immer wichtiger. Wer erfahren will, wie Träume wahr werden, sollte also wissen, wie sie zusammenfinden, woher sie die Zuversicht nehmen, zu wagen, was alle anderen für nicht realisierbar halten - und woher sie die Kraft schöpfen, um weiterzumachen, auch wenn es scheinbar nicht mehr weitergeht.

Little Willy has a big job to do. When his grandfather falls ill, it is up to Willy alone to save their farm from the tax collector. He enters the National Dogsled Race, where he must beat the Indian Stone Fox and his five beautiful Samoyed dogs.

Abby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible. Named by Time magazine as one of the most influential people of 2015, the iconic soccer player captured the nation's heart when she led her team to its recent World Cup championship. Admired for her fearlessness and passion, Abby is a vocal advocate for women's rights and equal opportunity, pushing to translate the success of her team to the real world.

Scarlett Finnegan loves to bat. Cricket is her favorite game, but she never gets to play on the team. Then one day she finds a special bat that changes everything...

Angst, ein natürlicher Schutz vor Gefahren. Doch leider meldet sich diese innere "Alarmanlage" häufig ohne gefährlichen Anlass. Manchmal gar wie aus heiterem Himmel. Das ist unangenehm, lästig, quälend. Die vielschichtigen Suggestionen dieses Downloades lösen Ihre ängstlichen Verkrampfungen. Ihre Ängste werden abgebaut, und Sie finden Ihr inneres Gleichgewicht wieder.

Back in his old basketball league, before the car accident, 13-year-old Carlos Cooper owned the court, sprinting and jumping and lighting up the scoreboard as his opponents (and teammates) watched in amazement. But now, Carlos feels completely out of his league on his new wheelchair basketball team, the Rollin’ Rats. After all, how can he make a layup when he’s still struggling to learn how to dribble? But when the city’s crooked mayor threatens to tear down the Rollin’ Rats’ gym, Carlos realizes that he can’t stay on the sidelines forever.

O que é necessário para levar uma equipe ao máximo sucesso e mantê-la no topo por um bom tempo? Sir Alex Ferguson é um dos poucos líderes que sabem de fato a resposta a essa pergunta. Nos 38 anos em que atuou como técnico de futebol, ele alcançou a impressionante marca de 49 troféus e fez do Manchester United uma das maiores marcas do mundo. Nesse audiolivro franco e inspirador, ele revela os segredos por trás de sua carreira repleta de recordes.

Golf is a game that is enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. The attraction of being outdoors and testing your skills against the elements, as well as an opponent, are all part of the draw. But just walking out onto a course and swinging your new clubs wouldn’t be possible without learning something about the game beforehand.

Once a shoestring operation built on plywood sets and Australian rules football, ESPN has evolved into a media colossus. A genius for cross-promotion and its near-mystical rapport with its viewers empower the network to set agendas and create superstars, to curate sports history even as it mainstreams the latest cultural trends. Travis Vogan teams archival research and interviews with an all-star cast to pen the definitive account of how ESPN turned Xs and Os into billions of $$$.

In his blistering new audiobook, Bias in the Booth, sports reporter and commentator Dylan Gwinn takes you inside the sports media spin machine to reveal what they hope you won't notice: The sports media are no different from the news and entertainment media.

Warum gerade der Kurs "Englisch im Alltag und auf Reisen - Practical English"? Wir wissen, dass beim Erlernen einer Fremdsprache Sprechen und Verstehen am schwierigsten sind. Deshalb haben wir einen praktischen Konversationskurs unter dem Titel "Englisch im Alltag und auf Reisen - Practical English" vorbereitet, der bei der Überwindung von Sprachbarrieren hilft und mit dessen Hilfe ein Gespräch auf Englisch kein Problem mehr sein wird.

A series of shorts sports stories through the eyes of an announcer who witnessed it. Sharing sports tales, announcing bloopers, and things you rarely see at sporting events. At the same time, sharing advice to those interested in getting into announcing.

Taking over a rowdy gym class right before winter vacation is not something James Naismith wants to do at all. The last two teachers of this class quit in frustration. The students—a bunch of energetic young men—are bored with all the regular games and activities. Naismith needs something new, exciting, and fast to keep the class happy—or someone's going to get hurt. Saving this class is going to take a genius. Discover the true story of how Naismith invented basketball in 1891 at a school in Springfield, Massachusetts.