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The Match Althea Gibson Angela Buxton
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Book Synopsis The Match: Althea Gibson & Angela Buxton by : Bruce Schoenfeld
Download or read book The Match: Althea Gibson & Angela Buxton written by Bruce Schoenfeld and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2004-06 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Althea Gibson first met Angela Buxton at an exhibition match in India. On the surface, the two women could not have been more different. The daughter of sharecroppers, Gibson was born in the American South and grew up in Harlem. Angela Buxton, the granddaughter of Russian Jews, was raised in England, where her father ran a successful business. But both women encountered prejudice, particularly on the tennis circuit, where they were excluded from tournaments and clubs because of race and religion. Despite their athletic prowess, both Gibson and Buxton were shunned by the other female players at Wimbledon in 1956 and found themselves without doubles partners. Undaunted, they chose to play together and ultimately triumphed. In The Match, which has been hailed as an "important contribution in spreading the legacy of Gibson,"* Bruce Schoenfeld delivers not only the little-known history of Gibson's life but also the inspiring story of two underdogs who refused to let bigotry stop them -- on the court and off. Here, too, is an homage to a remarkable friendship. *Publishers Weekly
Book Synopsis Born to Win by : Frances Clayton Gray
Download or read book Born to Win written by Frances Clayton Gray and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-08-26 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description
Book Synopsis Benno and the Night of Broken Glass by : Meg Wiviott
Download or read book Benno and the Night of Broken Glass written by Meg Wiviott and published by Kar-Ben Publishing. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1938 Berlin, Germany, a cat sees Rosenstrasse change from a peaceful neighborhood of Jews and Gentiles to an unfriendly place where, one November night, men in brown shirts destroy Jewish-owned businesses and arrest or kill Jewish people. Includes facts about Kristallnacht and a list of related books and web resources.
Book Synopsis The Spy Who Played Baseball by : Carrie Jones
Download or read book The Spy Who Played Baseball written by Carrie Jones and published by Kar-Ben Publishing ™. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moe Berg is not a typical baseball player. He's Jewish—very unusual for the major leagues in the 1930s—has a law degree, speaks several languages, and loves traveling the world. He also happens to be a spy for the U.S. government. When World War II begins, Moe trades his baseball career for a life of danger and secrecy. Using his unusual range of skills, he sneaks into enemy territory to gather crucial information that could help defeat the Nazis. But he also has plenty of secrets of his own. . .
Book Synopsis Games of Deception by : Andrew Maraniss
Download or read book Games of Deception written by Andrew Maraniss and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *"Rivaling the nonfiction works of Steve Sheinkin and Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat....Even readers who don't appreciate sports will find this story a page-turner." --School Library Connection, starred review *"A must for all library collections." --Booklist, starred review Winner of the 2020 AJL Sydney Taylor Honor! From the New York Times bestselling author of Strong Inside comes the remarkable true story of the birth of Olympic basketball at the 1936 Summer Games in Hitler's Germany. Perfect for fans of The Boys in the Boat and Unbroken. On a scorching hot day in July 1936, thousands of people cheered as the U.S. Olympic teams boarded the S.S. Manhattan, bound for Berlin. Among the athletes were the 14 players representing the first-ever U.S. Olympic basketball team. As thousands of supporters waved American flags on the docks, it was easy to miss the one courageous man holding a BOYCOTT NAZI GERMANY sign. But it was too late for a boycott now; the ship had already left the harbor. 1936 was a turbulent time in world history. Adolf Hitler had gained power in Germany three years earlier. Jewish people and political opponents of the Nazis were the targets of vicious mistreatment, yet were unaware of the horrors that awaited them in the coming years. But the Olympians on board the S.S. Manhattan and other international visitors wouldn't see any signs of trouble in Berlin. Streets were swept, storefronts were painted, and every German citizen greeted them with a smile. Like a movie set, it was all just a facade, meant to distract from the terrible things happening behind the scenes. This is the incredible true story of basketball, from its invention by James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1891, to the sport's Olympic debut in Berlin and the eclectic mix of people, events and propaganda on both sides of the Atlantic that made it all possible. Includes photos throughout, a Who's-Who of the 1936 Olympics, bibliography, and index. Praise for Games of Deception: A 2020 ALA Notable Children's Book! A 2020 CBC Notable Social Studies Book! "Maraniss does a great job of blending basketball action with the horror of Hitler's Berlin to bring this fascinating, frightening, you-can't-make-this-stuff-up moment in history to life." -Steve Sheinkin, New York Times bestselling author of Bomb and Undefeated "I was blown away by Games of Deception....It's a fascinating, fast-paced, well-reasoned, and well-written account of the hidden-in-plain-sight horrors and atrocities that underpinned sports, politics, and propaganda in the United States and Germany. This is an important read." -Susan Campbell Bartoletti, Newbery Honor winning author of Hitler Youth "A richly reported and stylishly told reminder how, when you scratch at a sports story, the real world often lurks just beneath." --Alexander Wolff, New York Times bestselling author of The Audacity of Hoop: Basketball and the Age of Obama "An insightful, gripping account of basketball and bias." --Kirkus Reviews "An exciting and overlooked slice of history." --School Library Journal
Book Synopsis The Singer and the Scientist by : Lisa Rose
Download or read book The Singer and the Scientist written by Lisa Rose and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's 1937, and Marian Anderson is one of the most famous singers in America. But after she gives a performance for an all-white audience, she learns that the nearby hotel is closed to African Americans. She doesn't know where she'll stay for the night. Until the famous scientist Albert Einstein invites her to stay at his house. Marian, who endures constant discrimination as a Black performer, learns that Albert faced prejudice as a Jew in Germany. She discovers their shared passion for musicand their shared hopes for a more just world.
Download or read book Carmel College written by Jeremy Rosen and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A record of Carmel College, a Jewish Public School in England from 1948 to 1997 when it closed. The author is the son of the founder and was himself Heasmaster and Principal from 1971 to 1984.
Book Synopsis ... Thurston Genealogies by : Brown Thurston
Download or read book ... Thurston Genealogies written by Brown Thurston and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A People's History of Tennis by : David Berry
Download or read book A People's History of Tennis written by David Berry and published by People's History. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennis is much more than Wimbledon! This story reveals the hidden history of the sport.
Download or read book Zion Unmatched written by Zion Clark and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extraordinary, deeply inspirational photo essay follows elite wheelchair racer and wrestler and Netflix documentary star Zion Clark. This stunning photographic essay showcases Zion Clark’s ferocious athleticism and undaunted spirit. Cowritten by New York Times best-selling journalist James S. Hirsch, this book features striking, visually arresting images and an approachable and engaging text, including pieces of advice that have motivated Zion toward excellence and passages from Zion himself. Explore Zion’s journey from a childhood lost in the foster care system to his hard-fought rise as a high school wrestler to his current rigorous training to prepare as an elite athlete on the world stage. Included are a biography and a note from Zion. This first in a trilogy of books to be written by world-class athlete Zion Clark.
Download or read book Marcel Marceau written by Gloria Spielman and published by Kar-Ben Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the life and accomplishments of the master of mime.
Book Synopsis Whose Reality Counts? by : Robert Chambers
Download or read book Whose Reality Counts? written by Robert Chambers and published by Combat Poverty Agency. This book was released on 1997 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a sequel to Rural development : putting the last first (AL. 1719, BRN 32006). It explores methods and approaches of participatory rural appraisal (PRA), which, because of its wide application, should, according to the author, be changed to participatory learning and action (PLA).
Book Synopsis Moon's First Friends by : Susanna Leonard Hill
Download or read book Moon's First Friends written by Susanna Leonard Hill and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller! Delight in this heartwarming picture book about a moon who just wants a friend... the perfect Earth Day gift! Commemorate the extraordinary 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission and learn about the spaceflight that first landed humans on the moon through this sweet story about friendship! From high up in the sky, the Moon has spent her whole life watching Earth and hoping for someone to visit. Dinosaurs roam, pyramids are built, and boats are made, but still no one comes. The Moon can't help but wonder...will friends ever come visit her? Until one day a spaceship soars from Earth...and so does her heart. Filled with beautiful illustrations and charming text, this moon book for kids ages 4-7 and bedtime read aloud is a must-have for parents and teachers alike searching for new solar system books and astronaut books for toddlers and children. Why readers love Moon's First Friends: An educational and heartwarming story about the first moon landing told from the unique perspective of the Moon herself! Makes a fantastic back to school book, holiday stocking stuffer, or gift for birthdays, Christmas, Easter, or any occasion! Educational bonus content in the back includes out-of-this world facts about the moon, space flight, and the individuals who made the mission possible A scannable QR code allows readers to listen to the exciting countdown to Apollo 11's liftoff and touch down
Download or read book My Name Is Bana written by Bana Alabed and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bana's mother tells her of the strong bana tree that grows in their homeland, Syria, and how Bana's strength helped her survive war, being a refugee, and starting fresh in a new country.
Book Synopsis Black Surgeons and Surgery in America by : Don K. Nakayama
Download or read book Black Surgeons and Surgery in America written by Don K. Nakayama and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Jimmy Connors Saved My Life by : Joel Drucker
Download or read book Jimmy Connors Saved My Life written by Joel Drucker and published by Robson. This book was released on 2005-06 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jimmy Connors is seldom considered when one discusses the best tennis players ever. Nevertheless, he was the most successful, with an all-time best 109 tournament victories through the 1970s and 1980s including eight major championships, and during the 1970s he was the world's No. 1 ranked player for a then unprecedented five consecutive years. In this carefully researched, admiring account of Connors' blue-collar rise through the tennis ranks shepherded by Gloria, the ultimate tennis mum, sports journalist Joel Drucker describes how mother and son pushed their way into the aristocratic tennis oligarchy with determination and hard work. Though popular as a charismatic and energetic joker on court, Connors wasn't always nice, had a temper and projected a mild paranoia. The chip on his shoulder that carried him out of Belleville, Illinois, to a number-one world ranking also antagonized the press, his opponents and the tennis establishment. But it was Connors' determination that inspired Drucker to pursue his career, hence the book's title. first-hand experience to craft a book that is both a comprehensive biography of Connors and a memoir of the author's life. Connors ignited a tennis revolution, personifying the notion that an athlete could be both a sports superstar and cultural icon, and by a fusion of rage, desire, ambition and talent Connors showcased the sport as no one before him. In chronicling the life of the enigmatic superstar, Drucker reveals in candid detail the profound emotional impact Connors had on him as his own life intersected and ultimately clashed with the tennis superstar.
Book Synopsis Autobiography of an Orgasm by : Betsy Blankenbaker
Download or read book Autobiography of an Orgasm written by Betsy Blankenbaker and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-30 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do we think we know about the female orgasm? It's that peak experience, an ultimate moment of climax and release that nevertheless eludes so many. Some women live for it, some have multiple orgasms, some fake it while others simply learn to do without. "Autobiography of an Orgasm" (November, 2014) is a sexy-spiritual memoir that's part steamy erotica and part straight-talking advice. It's the result of Betsy Blankenbaker's tireless journey to learn everything she could about the female orgasm in a personal quest to feel as much as possible after too many years of feeling nothing at all. To solve the mystery of why she spent much of her life disconnected from her sensuality, struggling to overcome the shame of childhood sexual assault, Blankenbaker set out at age 45 to thoroughly research women's orgasm. Along the way, she spent time in bed with orgasm experts, strolled down New York's tony Fifth Avenue with a healing jade egg in her vagina, had a spiritual awakening through orgasm in Africa, and received sacred "Womb Rites" from a shaman in the Peruvian Amazon. Through lively storytelling and a delicious sense of humor, Betsy shares why she was never able to find fulfillment in life, love or sex prior to her pilgrimage to healing and pleasure. Her findings resulted in this unprecedented book, "Autobiography of an Orgasm." "Autobiography of an Orgasm" seeks to answer the questions women have but don't know how (or whom) to ask. It is the author's fervent prayer that it will inspire women everywhere to burn their dysfunctional bridges and step into healing by learning to love their bodies and themselves.
