Throw the Damn Ball

by R. D. Rosen
Throw the Damn Ball
Author: R. D. Rosen
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2013-10-29
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0698141229
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A hilarious collection of poetry by dogs—the perfect gift for lovers of literature and pups alike. “Dogs seldom make passes At dogs passing gasses.” Are these the words of Dorothy Parker? Ogden Nash? Nope, the author is Sparky from Milton, Pennsylvania. Sparky, Snowy, Tucker, Louie, these canine laureates have written a volume of poetry displaying the brilliance and wit we've always suspected our dogs were hiding from us. They also, it turns out, revere the human geniuses who came before them, as you’ll see with “There Is No Frigate Like A Pavement”—an homage to Emily Dickinson—and “Do Not Go Gentle.” Yes, Dylan Thomas would love it.

Just Give Me the Damn Ball!

by Keyshawn Johnson
Just Give Me the Damn Ball!
Author: Keyshawn Johnson
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2009-09-26
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0446565105
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"Well, son, I guess we have to go the to bank." That's what Leon Hess told me the day the Jets drafted me as the number-one player in the NFL draft. But that first day, the day of the draft, was one of the happiest days in my life, because I knew I was ready to make things happen in the league and help turn things around for the sorry-ass Jets. But what a nightmare! Week after week, loss after loss. The Jets went in with a loser reputation, and they were earning it all over again. We had no emotion, no energy, no hunger. The media tried to cover it all. Rich Kotite tried to explain the disasters away. But nobody outside the team knew the real truth of what really went on. This book is going to change all that.

Throw Me a Bone

by Cooper Gillespie
Throw Me a Bone
Author: Cooper Gillespie
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2010-06-15
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1451603983
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Cooper Gillespie, an extremely intelligent and handsome Welsh springer spaniel, is a dog of discriminating taste and strong opinions. Now Cooper, with the assistance of cookbook author Sally Sampson and the transcription services of his favorite human, Susan Orlean, has put together 50 delectable recipes for snacks, meals, and treats for your canine companion. Maybe you're cooking everything because your collie has colitis or your Akita has a wheat allergy or your older dog just isn't thriving on commercial kibble. Maybe you're mixing up the occasional biscuit or treat to help your best fur-bearing friend over that I-just-ate-a-tennis- ball-and-don't-feel-so-good episode. Whatever the reason, the recipes in this book (which have been approved by dog trainer and nutritional consultant Stacy Alldredge) will satisfy the most discerning doggie palate. Many of them, in fact, can be shared with a favorite human (though preferably not from the same dish). Illustrated with more than 50 endearing black-and-white photographs of Cooper and friends by Cami Johnson, and liberally seasoned with stories, quotes, and nutrition tips, Throw Me a Bone makes a dog's dinner something to look forward to.

Just Hit the Damn Ball!

by David Johnston
Just Hit the Damn Ball!
Author: David Johnston
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-03-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9781502782564
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Have you ever hit a perfect shot? You have the ability. All you need is the recipe. Learn how to re-create those shots. Volume One in the series reveals common misconceptions in traditional instruction. Changing your beliefs about practice, muscle memory and formal instruction is the first step to unlocking your natural ability. Develop the habit of reinforcing the memories of success and you will be playing better than you ever thought possible! The biggest roadblock to improvement for the once-a-week golfer is focusing on technical perfection. This outlook creates an endless cycle of fault-finding and error correction. How often have you asked: "what's wrong with my swing?" You can break this cycle by consistently re-creating the feel of your best shots. The better your "feel," the easier it becomes to forget swing mechanics for one-and-a-half seconds and just hit the damn ball!

I Could Chew on This

by Francesco Marciuliano
I Could Chew on This
Author: Francesco Marciuliano
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2013-07-30
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1452131805
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A New York Times bestseller? Oh, you know the dogs weren't going to let the cats get away with that! This canine companion to I Could Pee on This, the beloved volume of poems by cats, I Could Chew on This will have dog lovers laughing out loud. Doggie laureates not only chew on quite a lot of things, they also reveal their creativity, their hidden motives, and their eternal (and sometimes misguided) effervescence through such musings as "I Dropped a Ball," "I Lose My Mind When You Leave the House," and "Can You Smell That?" Accompanied throughout by portraits of the canine poets in all their magnificence, I Could Chew on This is a work of unbridled enthusiasm, insatiable appetite, and, yes, creative genius. Plus, this is a fixed-format version of the book, which looks nearly identical to the print version.

Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game!

by Holly Robinson Peete
Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game!
Author: Holly Robinson Peete
Publisher: Rodale
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2005-08-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781594861635
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A guide for women football fans explains each component of the game of football, describes the role of each position player, outlines common plays, and provides descriptions of some of the most memorable moments in NFL history.

Tartabull's Throw

by Henry Garfield
Tartabull's Throw
Author: Henry Garfield
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2001
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0689838409
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In 1967 an encounter with a mysterious young woman from Maine involves a nineteen-year-old baseball player in an investigation of a vicious, murderous werewolf.

Ball Don't Lie

by Matt de la Peña
Ball Don't Lie
Author: Matt de la Peña
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2007-12-18
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0307433161
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Newbery Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Matt de la Pena's Ball Don't Lie "is a must-read." [The Bulletin] Sticky is a beat-around-the-head foster kid with nowhere to call home but the street, and an outer shell so tough that no one will take him in. He started out life so far behind the pack that the finish line seems nearly unreachable. He’s a white boy living and playing in a world where he doesn’t seem to belong. But Sticky can ball. And basketball might just be his ticket out . . . if he can only realize that he doesn’t have to be the person everyone else expects him to be. Matt de la Peña's breakout urban masterpiece, Ball Don’t Lie takes place where the street and the court meet and where a boy can be anything if he puts his mind to it. ★"[An] inspiring story. Sticky is a true original, and de la Peña has skillfully brought him to life."-School Library Journal, Starred "Riveting...Teens will be strongly affected by the unforgettable...basketball action; and the questions about race, love, self-worth, and what it means to build a life without advantages."-Booklist "Stunningly realistic."-VOYA "Gritty and mesmerizing."-Kirkus Reviews "I have never before seen blacktop ball depicted so well. In this novel, you will find its flash, its power, and its elegance without chains. This is powerful stuff."-Antawn Jamison, forward for the Los Angeles Clippers "Truly authentic in its examination of both the game I love and the invariable missteps toward manhood. You cannot fail to be moved by the eloquence and truth of this story."-Rick Fox, former forward for the Los Angeles Lakers An ALA Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers