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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.

Locked in isn’t a feeling. It’s a decision—especially when you’re 16–18 and everything is pulling at you. If you’re a teen hooper trying to level up your game and your life, you already know the truth: the hardest battles aren’t always on the court. They’re in your mind. Your choices. Your friendships. Your temptations. Your attitude when the refs are trash, your minutes get cut, rumors start flying, or a girl has you distracted and spiraling.

Being a young man is always difficult and navigating through high school is a unique experience for everyone. Especially for a young man with hopes of becoming a football star. All throughout my football days I was a star until I wasn’t. Playing football has been some of the best times I’ve had in high school and also the reason for some of the worse days I’ve had in high school. From scoring touchdowns to being benched. Having undefeated seasons to not so undefeated seasons. I detail the pleasures of having a high school sweetheart and juggling a forever changing home life.

The inspiring autobiography from Gabrielle Douglas—the first African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the individual All-Around champion—revealing her journey from the time she first entered a gym to her gold-medal-winning performances. In the 2012 London Olympics, US gymnast...

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.

Whether you're a young player eager to sharpen your skills, a coach looking for effective drills and strategies, or a parent wanting to better support your soccer player, The Youth Soccer Handbook is your complete playbook for success—both on and off the field. This audiobook breaks down the fundamentals of soccer into clear, easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from dribbling and passing to shooting and teamwork. You'll not only learn the physical skills needed to succeed but also how to build mental toughness, leadership, and resilience under pressure.

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.

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!

How does an undrafted free agent and two-sport college walk-on end up in a Chicago White Sox uniform? With a college football career derailed by mononucleosis and a college baseball career shattered by rotator cuff surgery, Brian Kent's narrative will motivate any athlete. Follow the journey from high school to college(s); from the dojo to the independent leagues; and from personal training to a White Sox contract.

What if the lessons you learn as an athlete could shape who you become for the rest of your life? Don’t Be A Dumb Jock: How to Be a Superhuman Being is an inspiring and practical listen for student athletes ages 13–18, as well as the parents and coaches who support them. In this audiobook, the author shares real stories from his athletic journey, offering honest lessons about confidence, discipline, identity, and leadership—lessons many athletes don’t fully understand until after their playing days are over.

She loves basketball—but the pressure is real. Games are faster now. Voices are louder. Mistakes feel heavier. Confidence comes and goes, emotions swing, and life off the court can be just as intense as what happens between the lines. This devotional was written for girls ages 13–15 who play basketball and are growing up at the same time.

Este audiolibro es una recopilación de 17 testimonios de atletas olímpicos mexicanos, quienes relatan el momento en el que lograron la victoria más importante de su vida y subieron al podio olímpico. Las historias son sustancia viva y se transforman todos los días, mutan, se añejan en los rincones de nuestra memoria.

Gary Paulsen takes listeners along on his maiden voyage, proving that ignorance can be bliss. Also really stupid and incredibly dangerous. He tells of boats that owned him, good, bad, and beloved, and how they got him through terrifying storms that he survived by sheer luck. His spare prose conjures up shark surprises and killer waves as well as moonlight on the sea, and makes listeners feel what it’s like to sail under the stars or to lie at anchor in a tropical lagoon where dolphins leap, bathed in silver.

The World Cup is international soccer's championship tournament, and it rules the global sports stage. Award-winning author Matt Doeden explores the history of international soccer and covers the World Cup's greatest moments, from the Save of the Century to Diego Maradona's Hand of God goal to the United States Women's National Team's dominance. The most shocking goals, the greatest upsets, and the fun and fanfare of soccer's biggest event are all here.

Three college, star football players and friends. One dream. Upon graduating from the University of Alabama, they vow that whoever gets the first head coach job will bring the other two along with them. Thus began their quest to be the winningest partnership of coaches the sport had ever seen. Only one lived to see their dream realized. Their story remained untold. Until now.

A resilient and adaptable mindset must be forged in a young athlete, to go with physical training. Now, this may be easier said than done, so that’s where this timely guide comes in to guide you through the process. It does so with the groundbreaking A.T.H.L.E.T.E. framework. This approach combines cutting-edge psychological strategies and physical training into a practical routine that anyone–athlete, parent, or coach–can benefit from.

¿Tu joven atleta lucha por equilibrar la escuela y los deportes? ¿Se desmoronan bajo presión o les falta confianza para rendir al máximo? Este libro es la solución. Especialmente diseñada para estudiantes-atletas de 12 a 22 años. Repleta de herramientas y técnicas prácticas basadas en más de 300 referencias científicas. Diseñada para ayudar a los atletas a sobresalir tanto en los deportes como en lo académico. Dale a tu atleta la ventaja que necesita para triunfar.

During the Great Depression, Seabiscuit captured American hearts from the soup kitchens to the White House. In this classic story, Ralph Moody recounts the true story of a plucky horse that refused to quit, a down-on-his-luck jockey determined to help his horse win, and the trainer who brought out the best in both.

Looking for a fun sport and constructive activity to teach your teens? Boxing is a great form of exercise to keep teens and young adults in shape.

Tu rendimiento deportivo depende al 100% de lo que pasa por tu mente. Tus pensamientos afectan a tus actos y pueden hacerte ganar o perder....