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On her game : Caitlin Clark and the revolution in women's sports / by Brennan, Christine,author.;
"America has never seen an athlete quite like Caitlin Clark. Attracting record-shattering attendance and TV ratings, she has riveted the nation with her famous logo threes and thrilling passes and changed how fans across the country view women's sports. Drawing on dozens of extensive interviews and exclusive, behind-the-scenes reporting, veteran journalist Christine Brennan narrates Clark's rise -- including the formative experiences that led to her scoring more points than any woman or man in major college basketball history -- and delivers fascinating new details about Clark's Olympic snub by USA Basketball, the safety concerns around her that led to charter flights for all players, the WNBA's lack of preparation for heightened national scrutiny, and troubling outbreaks of jealousy and resentment as a white player became the top story in a predominantly Black league. The 2024 season was a watershed. Always taking the high road in the face of criticism, Clark proceeded to write herself into WNBA record books as one of the league's most talented rookies ever. And her winning persona -- on full display whether surrounded by children begging for autographs or reporters hanging on her every word -- made Clark such a fan favorite that increasingly larger arenas needed to be found to accommodate the hordes who traveled hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of miles to watch her play. Clark arrived as a sports and cultural icon a little more than fifty years after the passage of Title IX, the 1972 law that opened the floodgates for girls and women to play sports in America. On Her Game is a sports story, certainly, but it's also the story of a nation falling in love with what it has created because of that law -- millions of new athletes, led by the magical Caitlin Clark"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Sports writing.; Personal narratives.; Clark, Caitlin, 2002-; Women's National Basketball Association.; Sports for women.; Women basketball players;
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Rumble [videorecording] / by Arnett, Will,voice actor.; Balfe, Lorne,composer (expression); Barkley, Charles,1963-voice actor.; Crews, Terry,1968-voice actor.; Grieve, Hamish,film director,screenwriter.; Landon, Matthew,editor of moving image work.; Lieberman, Matt,1972-screenwriter.; Melamed, Fred,1956-voice actor.; Viswanathan, Geraldine,1995-voice actor.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Harrell, Rob.Monster on the hill.; Paramount Pictures Corporation,publisher.; Reel FX Animation Studios (Firm),production company.; Walden Media,production company.; WWE Studios,production company.;
Music by Lorne Balfe ; edited by Matthew Landon.Will Arnett, Geraldine Viswanathan, Terry Crews, Fred Melamed, Charles Barkley.In a world where monster wrestling is a global sport and monsters are superstar athletes, teenage Winnie seeks to follow in her father's footsteps by coaching a loveable underdog monster into a champion.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Feature films.; Sports films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Monsters; Wrestling matches; Wrestling;
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Bravey : chasing dreams, befriending pain, and other big ideas / by Pappas, Alexi,author.; Rudolph, Maya,writer of foreword.;
"When Alexi Pappas was four years old, her mother committed suicide, drastically altering the course of Pappas's life and setting her on a perpetual search for female role models. When her father started signing her up for sports teams as a way to keep his bereaved daughter busy, female athletes became some of the first women Pappas looked up to, and she became a girl with a goal: to be an Olympian. Despite setbacks and hardships, Pappas held fast to that dream, putting in the tremendous hard work, both mentally and physically, and letting nothing stand in her way until she achieved it, making her Olympic debut as a runner in 2016. Unflinching, often exuberant, and always entertaining, Bravey showcases Pappas's signature, charming voice as she reflects upon the touchstone moments in her life and the lessons that have powered her career as both an athlete and artist -- chief among them, how to be brave. She faces obstacles with optimism and finds the dark moments as important to her process as the breakthroughs, from high school awkwardness to post-Olympic depression, offering valuable wisdom on the benefits of embracing what hurts, both physical and emotional. To Pappas, bravery is inward-facing; it's all in how you feel about yourself, as much about always believing in yourself as it is about running toward your goals. Pappas's experiences reveal how anyone can overcome hardship, befriend pain, celebrate victory, relish the loyalty found in teammates, and claim joy. In short: how anyone can be a bravey"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Pappas, Alexi.; Runners (Sports); Women runners; Women Olympic athletes; Women motion picture producers and directors; Children of suicide victims; Greek Americans; Courage.; Conduct of life.;
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Parking the moose : one American's epic quest to uncover his incredible Canadian roots / by Hill, Dave,1974-author.;
A quarter-Canadian from Cleveland explores his roots-- and melts your face with joy. There's an idea most Americans tend to learn as children. The idea that their country is the "best." But this never stuck with Dave Hill, even though he was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. His grandfather, you see, was from Canada (Clinton, Ontario, to be exact). And every Sunday at dinner he'd remind Dave and anyone else within earshot that it was in fact Canada, this magical and mysterious land just across the mighty Lake Erie, that was the "best." It was an idea that took hold. While his peers kept busy with football, basketball and baseball, hockey became the only sport for Dave. Whenever bacon was served at home, he'd be sure to mention his preference for the Canadian variety. Likewise, if a song by Triumph came on the radio, he'd be the first to ask for it to be cranked up as loud as it would go. And he was more vocal about the vast merits of the Canadian healthcare system than any nine year-old you'd ever want to meet. (That last part is a lie, but hopefully it makes the point that he was so into Canada that it was actually kind of weird.) In later years he even visited Canada a couple of times. But now, inspired by a publisher's payment of several hundred dollars (Canadian) in cash, he has travelled all over the country, reconnecting with his heritage in such places as Montreal, Moose Jaw, Regina, Winnipeg, Merrickville and of course Clinton, Ontario, meeting a range of Canadians, touching things he probably shouldn't and having adventures too numerous and rich in detail to be done justice in this blurb. The result, he promises, is "the greatest Canada-based literary thrill ride of your lifetime."
Subjects: Biographies.; Humor.; Hill, Dave, 1974-; Comedians; Comedians; National characteristics, Canadian;
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The Kodiaks Home Ice Advantage [electronic resource] : by Robertson, David A..aut; cloudLibrary;
Hockey fans will love this action-packed middle grade novel about teamwork, overcoming adversity, and being proud of who you are and where you come from. Everything is changing for 11-year-old Alex Robinson. After his father accepts a new job, Alex and his family move from their community to the city. For the first time in his life, he doesn’t fit in. His fellow students don’t understand Indigenous culture. Even a simple show of respect to his teacher gets him in trouble. Things begin to look up after Alex tries out for a local hockey team. Playing for the Kodiaks, Alex proves himself as one of the best, but he becomes a target because he’s Indigenous. Can Alex trust his teammates and stand up to the jerks on other teams? Can he find a way to fit in and still be who he’s meant to be?Children/juvenile.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Native Canadian; New Experience; Prejudice & Racism; Hockey;
© 2024., Portage & Main Press,
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The Golden Acorn / by Hudson, Katy,author,illustrator.; Mayers, Chris,narrator.;
Read by Chris Mayers.Accelerated ReaderWhoosh! Squirrel takes off at full speed through the autumn leaves. But pump the brakes, because this year The Golden Nut Hunt race it is a team event. Squirrel reluctantly enlists her friends and is not impressed. Will Squirrel's competitive spirit take over or will she learn how to be a team player?
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Racing; Teamwork (Sports); Competition (Psychology); Friendship; Squirrels; Animals; Racing; Teamwork (Sports); Competition (Psychology); Friendship; Squirrels; Animals; JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Squirrels.; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship.; VOX books.;
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Take a hint, Dani Brown : a novel / by Hibbert, Talia,author.;
Danika Brown knows what she wants: professional success, academic renown, and an occasional roll in the hay to relieve all that career-driven tension. But romance? Been there, done that, burned the T-shirt. Romantic partners, whatever their gender, are a distraction at best and a drain at worst. So Dani asks the universe for the perfect friend-with-benefits--someone who knows the score and knows their way around the bedroom. When big, brooding security guard Zafir Ansari rescues Dani from a workplace fire drill gone wrong, it's an obvious sign: PhD student Dani and former rugby player Zaf are destined to sleep together. But before she can explain that fact to him, a video of the heroic rescue goes viral. Suddenly, half the internet is shipping #DrRugbae--and Zaf is begging Dani to play along. Turns out his sports charity for kids could really use the publicity. Lying to help children? Who on Earth would refuse? Dani's plan is simple: fake a relationship in public, seduce Zaf behind the scenes. The trouble is, grumpy Zaf is secretly a hopeless romantic--and he's determined to corrupt Dani's stone-cold realism. Before long, he's tackling her fears into the dirt. But the former sports star has issues of his own, and the walls around his heart are as thick as his ... um, thighs. Suddenly, the easy lay Dani dreamed of is now more complex than her thesis. Has her wish backfired? Is her focus being tested? Or is the universe just waiting for her to take a hint?
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Chick lit.; Sexual attraction; Dating (Social customs); Women doctoral students; Police, Private; Man-woman relationships;
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Cars. [videorecording] / by Larry,the Cable Guy,voice actor.; Alonzo, Cristela,voice actor.; Cooper, Chris,1951-voice actor.; Fee, Brian,film director.; Fillion, Nathan,1971-voice actor.; Hammer, Armie,1986-voice actor.; Hunt, Bonnie,voice actor.; Magliozzi, Ray,voice actor.; Murray, Kiel,screenwriter.; Peterson, Bob,1961-screenwriter.; Reher, Kevin,film producer.; Rich, Mike,1959-screenwriter.; Shalhoub, Tony,1953-voice actor.; Washington, Kerry,1977-voice actor.; Wilson, Owen,1968-voice actor.; Pixar (Firm),production company.; Walt Disney Pictures,presenter,publisher.;
Music by Randy Newman.Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Chris Cooper, Nathan Fillion, Larry The Cable Guy, Armie Hammer, Ray Magliozzi, Tony Shalhoub, Bonnie Hunt, Kerry Washington.Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn't through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.MPAA rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0 DVS.
Subjects: Children's films.; Animated films.; Fiction films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Automobile racing; Automobiles, Racing; Friendship;
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Mercy Watson goes for a ride [yoto card] : Yoto card / by DiCamillo, Kate.; Van Dusen, Chris;
Read by Ron McLarty.For use with a Yoto Player, the Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.Mr. and Mrs. Watson's porcine wonder, Mercy, loves nothing more than a ride in the car. It takes a fair amount of nudging and bribing and a "You are such a good sport, darling" to get the portly pig out of the driver's seat, but once the convertible is on the road, Mercy loves the feel of the wind tickling her ears and the sun on her snout. One day the Watsons' motoring ritual takes an unexpected turn, however, when their elderly neighbor Baby Lincoln pops up in the backseat in hopes of some "folly and adventure" — and in the chaos that ensues, an exuberant Mercy ends up behind the wheel! Soon there's a policeman on her tail, a struggle for the brake, and a blissfully airborne Mercy. Of course, it's nothing that an extra helping of buttered toast can't fix!Ages 5 to 8.System requirements: 1 Yoto Player smart speaker or Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Sound recordings.; Watson, Mercy (Fictitious character); Swine; Pets; Pigs; Preloaded audiobook.; Yoto audio card.;
© 2021., Yoto Inc.
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Space jam. [videorecording] / by Cheadle, Don,actor.; Davis, Khris,actor.; James, LeBron,actor,film producer.; Lee, Malcolm D.,1970-film director.; Martin, Sonequa,actor.; Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Lebron James, Don Cheadle, Khris Davis, Sonequa Martin, Wood Harris.Basketball champion and global icon LeBron James goes on an epic adventure alongside timeless Tune Bugs Bunny with the animated/live-action event from director Malcolm D. Lee. This transformational journey is a manic mash-up of two worlds that reveals just how far some parents will go to connect with their kids. When LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny, and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over the A.I.'s digitized champions on the court: a powered-up roster of professional basketball stars as never seen before. It's Tunes versus Goons in the highest-stakes challenge of his life, that will redefine LeBron's bond with his son. The ready-for-action Tunes destroy convention, supercharge their unique talents and surprise even 'King' James by playing the game their own way.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.MPAA rating: PG; for some cartoon violence and some language.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic wide screen format ; Dolby Atmos TrueHD.
Subjects: Children's films.; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Sports films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Bugs Bunny (Fictitious character); Daffy Duck (Fictitious character); James, LeBron; Artificial intelligence; Basketball teams; Basketball; Porky Pig (Fictitious character); Tweety Pie (Fictitious character);
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