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July 31, 2009 at 7:15 am · Filed under Uncategorized
Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. But his pre-eminence is more than just extraordinary athletic ability: the lessons of his life-such as focus, passion, hard work, perseverance and accountability-have shaped him into one of the most revered celebrities of the 20th century.
In this inspiring book Pat Williams, motivational speaker and senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic, reveals Jordan's method for living a life of greatness that we can all incorporate into our lives. Fascinating anecdotes and quotes from those who know Michael best provide a glimpse into a persona as sweeping and immense as any generation has ever witnessed. Peppered with examples from Williams's life and those of other star athletes and celebrities, this uplifting book shows that we are, indeed, all capable of fulfilling our full potential. Readers from all walks of life can appreciate and aspire to living life like a champion.
Customer Review: Excellent Book
Great book on MJ. This book really goes in depth about the personal character of MJ. Also a very motivating book, especially how it describes the work ethic of MJ. I refer to it here and there when I need to pick myself up in life. Fun read.
Customer Review: Greatest Book Ever
I am 39 years old. I have read literally thousands and thousands of books in my life. This is the BEST book I have ever read. After you read this you will wan to go out and ACCOMPLISH something. Just the quotes in the book alone are worth the price. If you have a teenager who plays basketball, buy him or her this book. But you dont have to be an athlete to love it. THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ.
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July 30, 2009 at 7:53 am · Filed under Uncategorized
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July 29, 2009 at 10:34 am · Filed under Uncategorized
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July 27, 2009 at 1:57 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
What are the greatest teams in pro basketball and what made them stand out? Learn which players were MVPs and the records of unstoppable teams. Discover how players came together to beat their opponents. Read about changes that were constantly being made to keep up with the growing sport. From talented players to dynamic coaches, this book spans almost 40 years to find the best in pro basketball history.
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July 27, 2009 at 2:39 am · Filed under Uncategorized
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July 26, 2009 at 7:20 am · Filed under Uncategorized
It Was A Truly "Shock"ing Turnaround! From worst record in the league to WNBA champions...this was the history making achievement of the 2003 Detroit Shock. Led by great players like Swin Cash, Ruth Riley, Deanna Nolan and Cheryl Ford, and coached by Detroit Piston legend Bill Laimbeer, the Shock knocked off the defending champions from Los Angeles in a thrilling three game championship final. This book tells the entire history of the Shock through the 2003 season, and also includes general background information on women's basketball.
Customer Review: A Little Of That Motor City Magic
After the tumultuous 2002 season, where the club was in national publications like Sports Illustrated for all the wrong reasons, the Detroit Shock basically had nowhere to go but up in the standings.
Instead of one of those cliche-ridden rebuilding years in 2003, the Shock had one of those remarkable runs that culminated with a WNBA championship, defeating the Los Angeles Sparks in a three game series.
In a brief, yet thorough chronicle of the season, author Vince Prygoski demonstrates how the Shock captivated a region that loves pro basketball. To celebrate the title, an industrial gas holding tank near I-75 was painted like a basketball with the Shock logo.
Under the leadership of coach Bill Laimbeer, the team had a little bit of the swagger from the Pistons' Bad Boys era of Isiah, Vinnie, Dennis and Joe with a nucleus consisting of 2004 Olympian Swin Cash, Finals MVP Ruth Riley, Deanna Nolan and rookie of the year Cheryl Ford. To win the Eastern Conference crown, Detroit defeated Cleveland and Connecticut.
The Sparks won game one by 12 points and seemed in control during a tight game two. Some late heroics at the free-throw line by Nolan, who smoothly drained free throws late in the contest, gave the Shock an exciting 62-61 victory. Detroit won the third game 83-78.
What made it all satisfying was it demonstrated how a true team with a great leader can cap a successful regular season with a storybook ending.
Customer Review: You'll Get Caught Up in the Enthusiasm
Sports fans and women's history buffs will both enjoy author Vince Prygoski's latest: "Worst To First (A 'Shocking' Tale of Women's Basketball In Motown)." The book presents the story of the Detroit Shock, and the amazing turnaround of the women's basketball team who went from last place to league champions in the course of two seasons.
Those interested in how women have advanced themselves in U.S. society over the last 100 years will appreciate the difficulties faced by female pioneers to take their place in professional sports, as Prygoski provides a quick history of women's basketball in the U.S. Personally, i wish the book had gone into much greater detail about this subject.
The book primarily caters to sports afficionados. Prygoski provides game-by-game coverage of several seasons as the Detroit Shock start off with a jolt, lose their footing, and then come back with a roar in the 2003 Season when they swept the championship. In the final chapter, Prygoski switches to announcer-mode, and gives play-by-play coverage of the most important games. As one who is primarily interested in
women's history, i still found myself caught up in the enthusiasm.
The book is a brief 72 pages, but it is a fun and fascinating read.
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July 24, 2009 at 7:18 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
Nothing reverberates through Tobacco Road quite like college basketball, and Tar Heel Tip-off 2007–2008 is a perfect companion for University of North Carolina diehards. With 112 pages of commentary, analysis, and statistics—complete with gripping color photographs—it gets fans ready for the upcoming season.
After a promising season that fell short of the lofty goals of the program, Roy Williams has a talented roster that will set the standard in the ACC. Tar Heel Tip-off will bring you up to speed on all the key returnees, with scouting reports and statistical analyses that have never before been published and are exclusive to this book.
The annual also includes essays on a host of topics, ranging from a review of the first four years of the Roy Williams era at UNC to a thorough overview of the ACC competition in 2007 and a look at the value of experience in college basketball today and what that means for the Tar Heels this upcoming season. Tar Heel Tip-off also takes a look at the program’s storied history, with a fortiethanniversary reflection on the 1967–68 Final Four squad and a profile on the great Michael Jordan’s days in Carolina blue.
Analysis, information, stats, pictures, and history—Tar Heel Tip-off is packed with information every Carolina fan craves.
Customer Review: Detailed Stats and Analysis
This preview book has some incredibly detailed statistical analysis of each Tar Heel player, as well as lot of interesting features on commentaries on the current team, Carolina's ACC competition this year, the Carolina fan base, and the history of UNC basketball. This will keep you busy until the season starts and you'll want to hold on to it all year long. MUCH MUCH more detail and intelligence here than in a typical preseason magazine.
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July 24, 2009 at 5:48 am · Filed under Uncategorized
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July 22, 2009 at 7:41 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
Students practice and apply important math skills as they enjoy popular sports and follow their favorite teams and sports heroes. Activities and projects aimed at both boys and girls are based on historical and real-life situations. They involve kids in scores and score keeping, records and statistics, travel budgets and the cost of seats and refreshments, building the stadium of their dreams, and much more. OlympicMath covers both summer and winter games. Grades 4-8
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July 22, 2009 at 10:42 am · Filed under Uncategorized
Success. Basketball. UCLA. Generations of basketball fans have associated all three when discussing the greatest college teams of all time. Former UCLA coach Jim Harrick, who led the Bruins back to national championship glory in 1995 exactly 20 years after UCLA's last national title, explains and illustrates the balanced offense developed by former Purdue coach Ward "Piggy" Lambert and refined by one of his players, legendary coach John Wooden. In Basketball's Balanced Offense, Harrick provides a detailed, step-by-step account of the offense with descriptive text and diagrams. Coaches, players, and fans who want to get the inside story on UCLA's success will enjoy reading Basketball's Balanced Offense.
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