Stars of World Soccer: 2nd Edition (World Soccer Legends)

Stars of World Soccer: 2nd Edition (World Soccer Legends)

The best-selling guide to today’s most exciting players, completely revised and updated Here are the best of the best: the iconic forwards Ronaldo, Neymar, and Suárez; the legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer; and perhaps the greatest player of our time, Lionel Messi. This lively and accessible book features short biographies of some thirty athletes in all: who they are, where they come from, and what they have accomplished.With the same action-packed photos and colorful graphics that fans have come to expect from the critically acclaimed World Soccer Legends series, Stars of World Soccer shows what it takes to be at the top of the game.

  • ASIN: 0789213168
  • ISBN: 0789213168
  • Manufacturer: Abbeville Kids

Stars of All Time (World Soccer Legends)

Stars of All Time (World Soccer Legends)

Stars of All Time highlights both iconic pioneers of world soccer, including Pelé, Johan Cruyff, and Maradona, and more recent all-star players, such as Messi and Ronaldo. Young readers will learn about where each player grew up, how he made it to the top, and what makes his playing style unique. Filled with facts and illustrations, showcasing the most exciting players of the past and present, this book will wow both the soccer novice and the passionate fan.

  • ASIN: 0789212951
  • ISBN: 0789212951
  • Manufacturer: Abbeville Kids

Messi: A Boy Who Became A Star. Inspiring children book about one of the best soccer players in history.

Messi: A Boy Who Became A Star. Inspiring children book about one of the best soccer players in history.

Messi: A Boy Who Became a Star This is the inspiring children story of Lionel Messi, a boy who became a star. Born in a poor family, the small boy faced many obstacles in life, including a medical condition that prevented him from growing...  But he decided to follow his dream, worked hard and overcame all obstacles to become one of the best soccer players in history.  Perfect gift for all soccer fans. Perfect illustrated book to teach children to work hard to make their dreams come true. Learn about Messi, and learn how to be successful doing what you love. Get This Book Now and Enjoy the story of Lionel Messi!

  • ASIN: 1974634116
  • ISBN: 1974634116
  • Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Soccer IQ: Things That Smart Players Do, Vol. 1

Soccer IQ: Things That Smart Players Do, Vol. 1

Named the #1 book for Soccer Players and Coaches by Football.comNamed a Top 5 Book of the Year by the NSCAA Soccer JournalAn Amazon #1 best-seller in the U.S., Canada and AustraliaTranslated into ten languagesIncludes links to free Soccer iQ companion videos that bring the lessons to life! Soccer iQ is the first book for soccer PLAYERS!  In a world saturated with books about how to coach soccer, Dan Blank finally gives players a book on how to think it. Standing on two decades of collegiate coaching experience, Blank has catalogued soccer's most common mistakes and provides simple, connect-the-dots solutions to help players solve their soccer problems. Soccer iQ is soccer's first text book for players; an almanac of smarter soccer decisions intended to flatten out the learning curve. It covers everything from hunting rebounds to the value of the toe-ball; from playing in the rain to the world's dumbest foul. Blank tells his story from the familiar and humorous voice of a coach who has endured years of stress at the hands of his players. Written in plain-spoken language, Soccer iQ is an easy read and a quick-fix to the most common yet critically important soccer problems. Includes a bonus chapter on the college recruiting process. "Finally someone wrote this book! If every soccer player read Soccer iQ, every coach would be a lot happier." Mark Francis - Head Coach University of Kansas"Dan Blank has just written soccer's first definitive text book." Colin Carmichael - Head Coach Oklahoma State University"This book has immediately become required reading for my team. I'll take 30 copies." Steve Nugent - Head Coach UNC-Greensboro "Soccer iQ may the best practical soccer book I have ever read. There's no fluff. Just nuts and bolts principles that we teach every day. It'll solve a lot of your soccer problems." Steve Holeman - Head Coach University of Georgia

  • ASIN: 1469982471
  • ISBN: 1469982471
  • Brand: Brand: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Breakaway: Beyond the Goal

Breakaway: Beyond the Goal

Get inspired to be your best—in sports and in life—with this uplifting memoir from star soccer player, Olympic gold medalist, and FIFA World Cup champion Alex Morgan that includes eight pages of full-color photos!As a talented and successful female athlete, Alex Morgan is a role model to thousands of girls who want to be their best, not just in soccer, but in life. The story of her path to success—from playing in the 2011 Women’s World Cup, to winning gold in the 2012 London Olympics, to ranking as one of the National Team’s top scorers—will inspire everyone who reads it. From her beginnings with the American Youth Soccer Organization to the role she played in winning the 2015 Women’s World Cup, Alex shares the details that made her who she is today: a fantastic role model and athlete who proudly rocks a pink headband.

  • ASIN: 1481451081
  • ISBN: 1481451081
  • Brand: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
  • Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

The Perfect Soccer Player Blueprint: Master The 9 Keys To Soccer Success - Become The Best Player On The Field Every Game!

The Perfect Soccer Player Blueprint: Master The 9 Keys To Soccer Success - Become The Best Player On The Field Every Game!

In The Perfect Soccer Player Blueprint, Current MLS (Major League Soccer) professional soccer players and former 2009/10 MLS Cup and NCAA National Champions Quincy Amarikwa and Ross LaBauex, breakdown the 9 fundamental keys to soccer success, and take you through the entire process of what is actually required to becoming the type of complete soccer player that every coach (at any level) is begging to have on their team...But most importantly, this book will show you how to use this information and apply it to your own game to see the best results, as fast as possible.From reading our book you'll learn exactly what you need to know (and what you need to forget!) about what's needed to take your soccer game to the next level, so you can start training (and thinking) like a real professional.We discuss topics:-How to maintain the right mentality and work rate to see soccer success.-The importance of confidence in your soccer skill development.-How to develop your soccer IQ and what it means to read the game in order to have an advantage over your soccer opponents.-Targeted soccer drills to help you develop the right agility and technical ability just like the pros.-Fitness guidelines to keep you game day ready.And so much more!Over our long amateur and professional soccer careers, we've seen all kinds of players that haven't realized their true soccer potential. Ultimately throwing away their chance and ability to become the best player on the field before even giving it a try, or learning what is actually required to do so. Don't make that same mistake!With this book you will now have every tool you'll ever need to take your training to whatever level you wish to achieve.Not only have we covered the 9 Keys To Soccer Success in complete and full detail in this book, we have also included FREE online supplemental bonus material to further help you implement everything we teach in our book!We know soccer, and we know what it takes to not only play and WIN at the highest... [Read More]

  • ASIN: 1519134916
  • ISBN: 1519134916
  • Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Masters of Modern Soccer: How the World's Best Play the Twenty-First-Century Game

Masters of Modern Soccer: How the World's Best Play the Twenty-First-Century Game

In Masters of Modern Soccer, Sports Illustrated writer Grant Wahl asks: How do some of the game's smartest figures master the craft of soccer? By profiling players in every key position (American phenomenon Christian Pulisic, Mexican superstar Javier "Chicharito" Hernández, Belgium's Vincent Kompany, Spain's Xabi Alonso, Germany's Manuel Neuer) and management (Belgium coach Roberto Martínez and Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc), Wahl reveals how elite players and coaches strategize on and off the field and execute in high pressure game situations.Masters of Modern Soccer is the definitive thinking fan's guide to modern soccer. For a supporter of any team, from the U.S. national teams to Manchester United, or any competition, from Mexico's Liga MX to the World Cup, this book reveals what players and managers are thinking before, during, and after games and delivers a true behind-the-scenes perspective on the inner workings of the sport's brightest minds. America's premier soccer journalist, Grant Wahl, follows world-class players from across the globe examining how they do their jobs. This access imbues Masters of Modern Soccer with deep insight from the players on how goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards function individually and as a unit to excel and win. Wahl also shadows a manager and director of soccer as they juggle the challenges of coaching, preparation, and the short- and long-term strategies of how to identify and acquire talent and deploy it on the field. A book that will stand the test of time, Masters of Modern Soccer is the most in-depth analysis of the craft of soccer ever written for the American fan. For any fan, player, coach, or sideline enthusiast, this book will change the way they watch the game.

  • ASIN: 0307408604
  • ISBN: 0307408604
  • Manufacturer: Crown Archetype

Ronaldo: The Children's Book. Fun, Inspirational and Motivational Life Story of Cristiano Ronaldo - One of The Best Soccer Players in History. (Soccer Book For Kids)

Ronaldo: The Children's Book. Fun, Inspirational and Motivational Life Story of Cristiano Ronaldo - One of The Best Soccer Players in History. (Soccer Book For Kids)

The Life Story of Ronaldo Fully illustrated children's book of the story of one of the best soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo who overcame all the challenges to become one of the best soccer players in history. Beautiful graphic for hours of entertainment. Learn the life of Ronaldo, and be inspired to be like him someday. Get this book now and enjoy the rise to stardom of Ronaldo.

  • ASIN: B01MYZ2XI4

Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Baseball: World Series Heroics! Greatest Home Run Hitters! Classic Rivalries! And Much, Much More! (Legends: Best Players, Games, & Teams)

Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Baseball: World Series Heroics! Greatest Home Run Hitters! Classic Rivalries! And Much, Much More! (Legends: Best Players, Games, & Teams)

“With the LEGENDS series, Howard Bryant brings to life the best that sports has to offer—the heroes, the bitter rivalries, the moments that every sports-loving kid should know.”—Mike Lupica, #1 bestselling author of Travel Team, Heat, and Fantasy League Experience baseball's most exciting moments, World Series heroics, greatest players, and more! Baseball, America's pastime, is a sport of moments that stand the test of time. It is equally a sport of a new generation of heroes, whose exploits inspire today's young fans. This combination makes for a winning debut in Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Baseball. This is no traditional almanac of mundane statistics, but rather a storyteller's journey through baseball's storied game. Told in fun, accessible chapters and accompanied by iconic photos, a slew of Top Ten lists for kids to chew on and debate, and a Timeline of the 40 Most Important Moments in Baseball History, this collection covers some of the greatest players from Babe Ruth to Hank Aaron; the greatest teams to take the field and swing the bats; the greatest social triggers, such as Jackie Robinson's breaking of the color barrier; the greatest playoff rivalries, including the 2004 showdown between the Red Sox and Yankees that turned into an instant classic; and, of course, the edge-of-your-seat World Series moments that left some cheering while others wept. This is the perfect book for young fans eager to learn more about the sport that will stay with them for a lifetime. Praise for LEGENDS: * "A terrific gathering of heroic hacks and legendary near misses."—Kirkus Books, starred review

  • ASIN: 014751262X
  • ISBN: 014751262X
  • Manufacturer: Puffin Books

The Player

The Player

New York Times bestseller Claire Contreras brings you a sexy sports romance…I'm naturally gifted on the field and between the sheets. With flashy cars and enough media attention to put the Royal Family to shame, I’m the definition of Most Eligible Bachelor.Every man wants to be me and every woman wants to tame me. Until Camila. The moment I lay eyes on her, I know I have to have her.She wants to keep me at arm's length.I want her naked in my bed.She thinks our worlds are too different.All I want her to think about is screaming my name.She says I’m bad news.I have three weeks to prove her wrong.

  • ASIN: B01MAU5AU5