COVID Curveball

COVID Curveball
Author: Tim Neverett
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2021-08-31
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1637581440

A riveting inside account of the most unforgettable season in Los Angeles Dodgers history, from the COVID-delayed start through the incredible playoff run, by the broadcaster who saw it all. As America’s Pastime reeled from a global pandemic, the LA Dodgers rallied to win arguably the most difficult baseball season ever played. Amid strict new rules and Coronavirus outbreaks on other teams that wreaked havoc on the schedule, the Dodgers maintained a laser focus as a team and organization, and ultimately, won the first bubbled playoffs in the history of Major League Baseball. In COVID Curveball, author and Dodgers’ broadcaster Tim Neverett takes us through this unprecedented season, offering exclusive access and firsthand, edge-of-your-seat, play-by-play coverage of the surreal days and weeks that led up to the dramatic championship climax. It’s a highly entertaining, often humorous chronicle of the quirky nature of the season, the goings-on behind the scenes at the stadium and MLB at large, as well as the unique chemistry forged in the diverse and dynamic clubhouse. Along with insights into the potent lineup that produced jaw-dropping moments by Mookie Betts, Corey Seager, Justin Turner, Max Muncy, and Cody Bellinger, the book also celebrates the incredible achievements of Clayton Kershaw that cemented his Hall-of-Fame legacy, and the remarkable job done by Dave Roberts and the Dodgers’ executives and ownership. Highlighted by empty stands, remote broadcasts, and relentless testing, 2020 was perhaps the strangest baseball season ever…but it produced the most savored World Series celebration in the history of the game. Includes an in-depth foreword by Dodgers’ legend Orel Hershiser.

The Curveball

The Curveball
Author: Colby Sharma
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2021-06-25
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9391019013

FOREWORD BY ROBIN SHARMA A Story of Grit, Adversity and Winning the Game of Life LESSONS FOR A LIFE OF STRENGTH, SUCCESS AND REAL IMPACT THE CURVEBALL is an extraordinary story about turning fear into fuel, wounds into wisdom and struggle into spectacular human power. Inspiring, valuable and ultimately transformational, this unique book will help you: • Win the game of life while experiencing joy, peace and grace. • Find the courage to realize your dreams and live your greatness in complex times • Grow more positive and heroic in the face of adversity so troubles become triumphs • Lead a life of authenticity, decency and purpose You have immense gifts within you. The Curveball will show you how to bring them to the world, starting today." COLBY SHARMA LLB., is a law graduate from the University of Liverpool, an entrepreneur and an international traveller dedicated to making the world a brighter place. This is his first novel. YOU CAN CONNECT WITH COLBY AT Website: www.colbysharma.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecurveball426 Instagram: colbysharmaofficial LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/colbysharma/"

How to be a Champion Every Day

How to be a Champion Every Day
Author: Joe Theismann
Publisher: Radius Book Group
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2020-06-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1635767164

Overachiever Joe Theismann had reached the pinnacle of success as an elite NFL quarterback, with a Super Bowl victory and NFL MVP award. But the memory that sticks with many fans is the gruesome injury—his leg was shattered on Monday Night Football—that ended his career. The end of his days on the gridiron wasn’t the end of life for Theismann, though. In How to Be a Champion Every Day, Theismann recounts stories from his impressive career, providing an inspirational guide for how to succeed on a team, in your career, and in your everyday life. Theismann draws on the people who have inspired and motivated him over the years, like head coach Ron Rivera, San Francisco 49ers safety Ronnie Lott, and his own mother. These amazing stories all emphasize a simple yet profound message that with hard work, focus, and belief in yourself, you can achieve greatness. Organized by themes such as Attitude, Teamwork, and Motivation, Theismann’s wise anecdotes highlight his firm belief that positive-thinking, goal-oriented people can achieve anything they set their minds to. See how Theismann’s advice can change your life.

You're Leaving When?

You're Leaving When?
Author: Annabelle Gurwitch
Publisher: Catapult
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2022-03-08
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1640095276

Finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor "In this surprisingly upbeat memoir, Annabelle Gurwitch writes about the financial curveballs that can hit you in midlife . . . Somehow, Ms. Gurwitch manages to find humor in these setbacks. Ultimately, this is a story about harnessing resilience and learning how life’s disappointments can teach you about the things that matter most." —Tara Parker-Pope, The New York Times From the New York Times bestselling author of I See You Made an Effort comes a timely and hilarious chronicle of downward mobility, financial and emotional. With signature "sharp wit" (NPR), Annabelle Gurwitch gives irreverent and empathetic voice to a generation hurtling into their next chapter with no safety net and proves that our no-frills new normal doesn't mean a deficit of humor. In these essays, Gurwitch embraces homesharing, welcoming a housing-insecure young couple and a bunny rabbit into her home. The mother of a college student in recovery who sheds the gender binary, she relearns to parent, one pronoun at a time. She wades into the dating pool in a Miss Havisham-inspired line of lingerie and flunks the magic of tidying up. You're Leaving When? is for anybody who thought they had a semblance of security but wound up with a fragile economy and a blankie. Gurwitch offers stories of resilience, adaptability, low-rent redemption, and the kindness of strangers. Even in a muted Zoom.

#TeachersServeToo

#TeachersServeToo
Author: Evan Erdberg
Publisher: Clovercroft Publishing
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2024-05-05
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Teachers want more money. This isn't what the teacher shortage is all about. It's a systemic breakdown that has been going on for DECADES. Decades of degradation, inequity, and disrespect. It's time we stand up for teachers and place them on a pedestal similar to our armed forces. This insightful title delves deep into the unsung heroes of the classroom—dedicated teachers who educate our most precious asset, our children. Through their unwavering commitment, innovative approaches, and tireless efforts, these educators have harnessed the power of empathy, instruction, and technology to cultivate curiosity, ignite minds, and bridge geographical divides for their students. Whether you're an educator, an administrator, or simply an advocate for quality education, #TeachersServeToo illuminates teachers' tremendous impact on defining the current and future virtual learning environment and highlights their unwavering commitment to shaping the minds of tomorrow, no matter the distance.

The Guild Wars

The Guild Wars
Author: Marcus Blackwell
Publisher: Publifye AS
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2024-10-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 8233933805

""The Guild Wars: Unraveling the Global Impact of Modern Trade Conflicts"" explores the complex landscape of contemporary trade disputes, framing them as a new era of economic conflict akin to historical trade guilds. The book examines the evolution of trade alliances, the impact of emerging technologies on global commerce, and the tension between nationalist economic policies and free trade ideals. It traces the history of trade guilds from medieval Europe to modern organizations, providing crucial context for understanding today's economic landscape. The author presents a unique perspective on trade conflicts, viewing them as part of a larger pattern of guild-like behavior in the global economy. This framework offers fresh insights into seemingly disparate events, such as the US-China trade war and Brexit. The book progresses from introducing the concept of modern trade guilds to analyzing major disputes and culminates in discussing potential future scenarios for international trade and geopolitics. Drawing on economic data, historical records, and expert interviews, ""The Guild Wars"" combines quantitative analysis with qualitative case studies to provide a comprehensive view of the subject. It explores interdisciplinary connections, linking economics with political science and technology studies, making it a valuable resource for policymakers, business professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the forces shaping our economic future.

Nature's Way to Healing

Nature's Way to Healing
Author: Lee Holmes
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2024-08-06
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1922786047

A Long Covid Guide Based on cutting edge research from experts around the globe, this step-by-step guide from bestselling author and nutritionist Lee Holmes will help shorten the duration of Long Covid so you can recover faster and get back to enjoying life.Suffering from Long Covid herself gives Lee unique experience and understanding of the condition. She has created a holistic approach to Long Covid that will not only help to improve symptoms but also get to their root cause. In her trademark warm and friendly style she translates the medical and technical information into simple steps you can take back to health. With a focus on understanding how nutrition and lifestyle changes can affect the Long Covid journey, Lee will help you commit to a practical daily plan that is tried and tested for long-term results. The guide includes a low-histamine plan plus thirty delicious recipes for healthy meals and snacks to aid your recovery.

A Tactical Guide to Science Journalism

A Tactical Guide to Science Journalism
Author: Deborah Blum
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2022
Genre: Science journalism
ISBN: 0197551505

"The veteran journalist Tim Radford, who headed up the science desk at the UK's Guardian newspaper for more than two decades, was once interviewed by a government committee charged with investigating the fragile relationship between "science and society." In a lengthy report submitted to the House of Lords in February, 2000, the committee noted that the public's faith in both science and government had been shaken over the preceding years - in part by an outbreak of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, colloquially known as "mad cow disease." This and the swift rise of biotechnology, the burgeoning internet age, and other fast-moving manifestations of human ingenuity, it was determined, were creating an air of anxiety and mistrust"--