The Choice Of Champions

Author : Cathleen Miller
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 0803246838
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Champion of Choice written by Cathleen Miller and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not many women can claim to have changed history, but Nafis Sadik set that goal in her youth, and change the world she did. Champion of Choice tells the remarkable story of how Sadik, born into a prominent Indian family in 1929, came to be the world’s foremost advocate for women’s health and reproductive rights, the first female director of a United Nations agency, and “one of the most powerful women in the world” (London Times). An obstetrician, wife, mother, and devout Muslim, Sadik has been a courageous and tireless advocate for women, insisting on discussing the difficult issues that impact their lives: education, contraception, abortion, as well as rape and other forms of violence. After Sadik joined the fledgling UN Population Fund in 1971, her groundbreaking strategy for providing females with education and the tools to control their own fertility has dramatically influenced the global birthrate. This book is the first to examine Sadik’s contribution to history and the unconventional methods she has employed to go head-to-head with world leaders to improve millions of women’s lives. Interspersed between the chapters recounting Sadik’s life are vignettes of females around the globe who represent her campaign against domestic abuse, child marriage, genital mutilation, and other human rights violations. With its insights into the political, religious, and domestic battles that have dominated women’s destinies, Sadik’s life story is as inspirational as it is dramatic.

Author : Paul Meier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781414320083
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Choices of Champions written by Paul Meier and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tiger Woods wasn't born a champion. Neither was Lance Armstrong. They're winners because of choices they made at key moments in their lives. Through the inspiring stories of these and other champions—both famous figures and everyday people—best selling author and well-known psychiatrist Dr. Paul Meier and golf pro Jim Hiskey outline the eight critical choices that champions face, and show you how to become a winner in life. (Formerly published as Winning Is a Choice, May 2007). The “eight choices” include The Betsy King Story: Champions Choose to Accept Help from Others The Tiger Woods Story: Champions Choose to Risk Change The Cynthia Rowland Story: Champions Choose to Get Up and Move On The Linda Armstrong Kelly Story: Champions Choose to Find a Way Rachel's Story: Champions Choose to Face Their Problems Head-On The Lee Janzen Story: Champions Choose to Persevere The Byron Nelson Story: Champions Choose to Concentrate Bondo's Story: Champions Choose to Seek a Higher Purpose

Author : James J. Barrell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313354375
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Psychology of Champions written by James J. Barrell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-06-30 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to gather firsthand accounts of successful practices, and thinking habits, of sports legends and super-athletes—from across sports including football, baseball, basketball, boxing, golf, car-racing, and swimming—this work holds lessons that can power not only athletic success, but winning in any daily challenges of life or work. The result of years of research, Psychology of Champions offers the very personal words of star athletes who explain how they overcame such obstacles as fear, discouragement, and anxiety, and were able to move on to success. Each story—including from those of baseball great Ted Williams, basketball star Michael Jordan, football's famed Deion Sanders, and dozens more from across sports —is unique. Yet, the authors determine that, when all is said and done, the overriding variables accounting for the greatest success fall into three categories: motivation, confidence, and concentration. Barrell and Ryback spell out the rules for such success after each section in this absorbing book. The result is a book that not only entertains and educates us with firsthand accounts of ever-popular sports heroes, but also instructs athletes, amateur or professional, and arguably anyone with a goal to achieve in work or life. In-the-moment accounts reveal just what to do in various critical periods of sports competition—from being at bat in baseball, to making an instantaneous decision as a quarterback, firing the winning basket in the dying moments of a game, or launching the winning move in boxing or judo. Barrell and Ryback draw the lessons together in what they term The Focus Edge mindset. That mindset—and this book— says one former Olympian, take greatness and make it accessible to you and me.

Author : William Hung
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578507163
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Champion by Choice written by William Hung and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He went from being laughed off American Idol to performing live with Ricky Martin. Imagine mustering the courage to try out for a reality TV show only to bomb the audition in front of millions of viewers. That level of nationwide humiliation would be enough to make even the most confident among us admit defeat. This story is proof that dreams can come true. Although American Idol hopeful William Hung with his off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" never did make it to Hollywood, he overcame the odds to define his own version of success. In this refreshingly upbeat memoir, William offers "Three Cs" to live by: Communication: Be genuine (authenticity goes farther than being phony--even in show business!) Context: Take responsibility for outcomes, especially those you can't control. And protect your time by saying "no" and setting boundaries. Connection: Build meaningful relationships that will enhance your business and your life. For anyone who's been booed off the stage of life, William will inspire you to tap into your true potential, turn negativity into something amazing, and reach for the stars.

Author : David Sutton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780954286019
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Choice of Champions written by David Sutton and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Henry Lien
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN 13 : 1250165768
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Peasprout Chen: Battle of Champions (Book 2) written by Henry Lien and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2019-01-22 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “It’s Hermione Granger meets Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon meets the Ice Capades meets Mean Girls." —The New York Times "Takes on weighty and relevant questions of gender, ability, leadership, immigration... with intelligence, deftness and precision." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Now in her Second Year at Pearl Famous Academy of Skate and Sword, Peasprout Chen strives to reclaim her place as a champion of wu liu, the sport of martial arts figure skating. But, with the new year comes new competition, and Peasprout’s dreams are thwarted by an impressive transfer student. Yinmei is the heir to the Shinian throne and has fled her country for Pearl. When she excels both academically and socially, Peasprout begins to suspect that Yinmei is not a refugee at all but a spy. When the Empress of Shin threatens to invade the city of Pearl, Peasprout makes a bold decision. To keep her enemy close, Peasprout joins Yinmei's “battleband," a team that executes elaborate skating configurations that are part musical spectacle, part defensive attack. In Henry Lien's Peasprout Chen: Battle of Champions, Peasprout guides her battleband on a mission to save Pearl, and learns what it truly means to be a leader.

Author : Carl Deuker
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0316073490
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Heart of a Champion written by Carl Deuker and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2009-05-30 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jimmy Winter is a born star on the baseball field, and Seth Barnam can only dream of being as talented. Still, the two baseball fanatics have the kind of friendship that should last forever. But when Seth experiences an unthinkable loss, he's forced to find his own personal strength--on and off the field. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Best Book for Reluctant Readers A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Book of the Year

Author : Bob Rotella
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1476788642
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How Champions Think written by Bob Rotella and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-05-24 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A "guide to success in all aspects of life-- not just sports-- from business to relationships to personal challenges of every variety"--Amazon.com.

Author : Paul D. Meier
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1414312806
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Winning Is a Choice written by Paul D. Meier and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the inspiring stories of famous figures and everyday people, golf pro Jim Hiskey and psychologist Dr. Paul Meier outline the eight critical choices that champions face, and demonstrate that the real winners are individuals who make wise decisions when confronted with adversity. (Motivation)

Author : Doug Lemov
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118901851
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teach Like a Champion 2.0 written by Doug Lemov and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-01-12 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most influential teaching guides ever—updated! Teach Like a Champion 2.0 is a complete update to the international bestseller. This teaching guide is a must-have for new and experienced teachers alike. Over 1.3 million teachers around the world already know how the techniques in this book turn educators into classroom champions. With ideas for everything from boosting academic rigor, to improving classroom management, and inspiring student engagement, you will be able to strengthen your teaching practice right away. The first edition of Teach Like a Champion influenced thousands of educators because author Doug Lemov's teaching strategies are simple and powerful. Now, updated techniques and tools make it even easier to put students on the path to college readiness. Here are just a few of the brand new resources available in the 2.0 edition: Over 70 new video clips of real teachers modeling the techniques in the classroom (note: for online access of this content, please visit my.teachlikeachampion.com) A selection of never before seen techniques inspired by top teachers around the world Brand new structure emphasizing the most important techniques and step by step teaching guidelines Updated content reflecting the latest best practices from outstanding educators Organized by category and technique, the book’s structure enables you to read start to finish, or dip in anywhere for the specific challenge you’re seeking to address. With examples from outstanding teachers, videos, and additional, continuously updated resources at teachlikeachampion.com, you will soon be teaching like a champion. The classroom techniques you'll learn in this book can be adapted to suit any context. Find out why Teach Like a Champion is a "teaching Bible" for so many educators worldwide.