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Use affirmations to unleash your inner warrior with this ultimate teen girl's guide to conquering mental battles and radiating confidence! Mental toughness isn’t about always being confident, hiding your emotions, or enduring pain silently – and it certainly isn’t something you’re born with!

Finish Strong Teen Athlete is Dan Green's follow up to his bestselling book Finish Strong (the auidobook and the mantra the New Orleans Saints used along their journey to become the 2009 Super Bowl Champions). Finish Strong Teen Athlete identifies 16 key principles for developing the champion within, and no matter which sport is played, any teen athlete (male or female) can learn from it.

Elizabeth Rusch’s A Greater Goal chronicles how members of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team fought to receive fair treatment and equal pay despite the intense pushback they received from U.S. Soccer, the governing body of soccer in the United States. With a narrative that includes player profiles and vignettes framed from team member perspectives, A Greater Goal illuminates the work, support, and grit needed to be treated with equality in a world that often undervalues the contributions of women.

Global superstar, FIFA Player of the Year, and TIME magazine’s Athlete of the Year Lionel Messi’s arrival in the States has brought inspiration, excitement, and star power to men’s soccer. In Messi Mania, discover the seismic effect Leo has had on MLS and global soccer, woven through with fascinating insights into his family background, childhood, teenage years, and career to date.

Two summers ago at the World Cup, Gareth's inspirational leadership and his 'anything is possible' mindset helped bring the nation together, leading the England men's team to one of their best performances at a tournament in decades. Gareth's humble, positive and compassionate style struck a chord with youngsters, parents and people of all ages. Now, in Anything Is Possible: Be Brave, Be Kind and Follow Your Dreams, Gareth shares his thoughts on how young people can thrive and achieve their own dreams.

Behany Hamilton, einarmige Ausnahmesurferin: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten!

Exclusive interviews with the top athletes in sports today. Trust the Grind: How World-Class Athletes Got to the Top reveals how these men and women reached the heights of their profession so that you can too. Each chapter tells a different story, as each superstar shares the habit that helped them accomplish their goals and reach the pinnacle of their profession.

High school star athlete Colin Kaepernick is at a crossroads in life. Heavily scouted by colleges and MLB, he has a bright future ahead of him as a highly touted baseball pitcher. Except Colin feels differently. Change the Game is an audio adaptation of celebrated athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick’s YA graphic memoir, where he looks back on a pivotal decision he faced as a baseball pitcher during his senior year of high school. Narrated by Colin Kaepernick, this audiobook features a stellar cast including Jaden Michael (Colin in Black and White).

During the depths of the Great Depression, Seabiscuit won against incredible odds and uplifted the hearts of Americans from the streets to the White House. Ralph Moody recounts the thrilling tale of the plucky horse who refused to quit, the down-on-his-luck jockey who didn't let horrendous accidents keep him out of the saddle, and the taciturn trainer who brought out the best in both.

These essays recount his adventures alone and with friends, taking listeners through the seasons. In Paulsen’s north country, every expedition is a major one, and often hilarious. Once again Gary Paulsen demonstrates why he is one of America’s most beloved writers, for he shows us fishing and hunting as pleasure, as art, as companionship, and as source of life’s deepest lessons.

In his first ever book, The IF in Life: How to Get Off Life’s Sidelines and Become Your Best Self, NFL running back and Dancing with the Stars champion Rashad Jennings shares his inspiring story and experiences, imparts practical advice, and encourages listeners to follow their dreams.

En Lugares asombrosos. Travesías insólitas y otras maneras extrañas de conocer el mundo podrás viajar -con Luisito como compañero y guía- a los lugares más recónditos de uno, dos y más continentes: a sitios abandonados que conservan la huella de un hecho inexplicable; espacios delineados por trazos y personajes místicos; habitáculos hechizados por almas que vagan entre dimensiones desconocidas; zonas marcadas por los errores de la historia y sus fantasmas, y pintorescas comisuras del orbe con el sello de una costumbre o un suceso perturbador.

Perhaps you’ve seen a few of your friends mountain biking and want to get involved, or maybe you have been watching some social media videos showing the cool tricks you can do on the trail. Whatever your reasoning might be, it sounds like mountain biking is for you! The good news is you’ve come to the right place. Mountain Biking for Teens is the perfect starting point, whether you’re a total first-timer or you want to build confidence in your skills so you can take your riding to the next level.

In this YA memoir, pro surfer Maya Gabeira tells the awe-inspiring true story of her journey from unstoppable teenager to the Guinness World Record–holding legend she is today.

Are you ready to LEVEL UP? Not just on the field, court, or track, but in every aspect of your life? This isn't your typical sports book. This is your blueprint for unlocking peak performance and achieving greatness – in everything you do. True champions know that greatness is built, not born. Inside, you'll discover the proven mental toughness strategies used by legendary athletes like Simone Biles, Kobe Bryant, Lionel Messi, Shaun White, and more!

Logan's passion for racing burns brighter than ever, but his excitement turns to dismay when Slate reveals that the team is out of cars in racing condition. As they prepare for the National Tour event, internal strife and the mysterious disappearance of the team owner’s car put the future of Team Taylor at risk. Logan takes it upon himself to uncover the truth behind the disappearance. With the stakes higher than ever, can Logan lead his team to overcome their differences and succeed on the national stage?

Logan Reed's life is thrown into disarray when he's forced to relocate, losing not only his cherished sponsor but the familiar comforts of his old life. As he settles into a new town and a new school, Logan must confront his identity both on and off the track. Determined to race again, he faces the daunting task of finding a new sponsor and proving his worth. But unknown challenges loom, threatening his comeback and testing his resilience. Can Logan find his place in this new world and chase his dreams of racing glory?

With NASCAR in their sights, Logan and Team Taylor face their biggest challenge yet: improving their pit times to compete at the highest level. Slate’s solution for this is simple—practice, practice, practice. But amidst their intense training, a personal crisis strikes. Racing against time, Team Taylor must come together like never before to rise above the challenges and compete with the best. In this defining moment of speed and teamwork, will Logan and his team surpass their limits to achieve their dreams?

On February 17, 2022, Brittney Griner arrived in Moscow ready to play for a Russian women’s basketball team. Instead, a security checkpoint became her gateway to hell and she was arrested for mistakenly carrying a small amount of an illegal substance in Russia. Brittney’s world was violently upended in a crisis that would capture the interest of an entire nation.

If you're ready to thrive in sports and life, The Balanced Athlete will show you how to train smarter, think stronger, and live better—starting today.