Lisa is the last person some would expect to find in a highway-side 'sports bar with curves,' but as general manager at Double Whammies, she has come to love the place and its customers. An incurable den mother, she nurtures and protects her girls fiercely, but over the course of one trying day, her optimism is battered from every direction. Double Whammies sells a big, weird American fantasy, but what happens when reality pokes a bunch of holes in...

A funny and touching story about nine-year-old Cymbeline Igloo who turns detective to discover the family secret that has led to his mother's breakdown. Cymbeline Igloo has never been swimming not ever, not once so challenging the class bully to a race during their first school swimming lesson was never going to go down well. When Cymbeline nearly drowns, his mother has a nervous breakdown and ends up in hospital. Why? Why has she never taken him...

" Sports Illustrated Kids spotlights soccer's most signature moves and celebrations in this action-packed book for young sports fans. Megan Rapinoe's statue pose. Lionel Messi's body feint. The Ronaldo Chop. These are some of soccer's most signature moves and celebrations! In this high-interest book, discover the history behind these iconic moves and many more-from the athletes who made them famous to their history within the game. Created in collaboration...

"Young sports fans will discover basketball's most signature moves and celebrations in this action-packed book from Sports Illustrated Kids. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's skyhook. LeBron James' chalk toss. Steph Curry's pull-up three-pointer. These are some of basketball's most signature moves and celebrations! In this high-interest book, discover the history behind these iconic moves and many more-from the athletes who made them famous to their history within...

"This vital resource for outdoor enthusiasts covers fundamental topics in first aid from the unique perspective of the National Outdoor Leadership School, now updated throughout with the latest medical recommendations"--

"Explore the excitement of the Summer Olympics through its biggest stars, jaw-dropping feats, and dazzling gold-medal moments. In this behind-the-scenes look, readers learn how the games' great spectacle comes together"--

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as an athletic trainer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to softball. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Russell Westbrook, Jr., is only the second player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season. This accomplishment, which he shares with legendary Hall-of-Fame superstar Oscar Robertson, places him in good company as one of the great guards to have ever played the game. Westbrook, the 2017 NBA MVP, has appeared in the Western Conference Finals four times in his career and in the NBA Finals once, in 2012. He was also a member of the 2010...

"Founded more than 125 years ago, Liverpool FC is a soccer club with a storied past and an exciting future. Liverpool supporters never walk alone- they carry a rich team history and thrive off the companionship of some of the game's most passionate and loyal fans. From the Kop at Anfield to television sets across the world, Liverpool FC sparks excitement and hope in millions of people every year. This book explores the formation of the team in 1892,...