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The Winners Manual

For the Game of Life

By: Jim Tressel

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The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life shares Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel's “Big Ten” fundamentals for success: Attitude, Discipline, Faith, Handling Adversity & Success, Excellence, Love, Toughness, Responsibility, Team, and Hope. Peppered with personal stories from Coach Tressel’s storied coaching career, this book shares the fundamental lessons that he has been imparting to his players and coaching staffs for the past 20 years. A perfect blend of football stories, spiritual insights, motivational reading, and practical application, The Winners Manual provides an inside look at the core philosophy that has positively impacted the lives of thousands of student athletes and served as the foundation for two of the most successful college football programs of all time. Includes 8 pages of color photos and a foreword from NYT best-selling author John Maxwell. All of the proceeds from the book are being donated directly to the William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library Renovation Campaign. Other features: Each chapter closes with a practical application section, where readers will be “coached” on how they can apply the lessons imparted throughout the book to their own lives, via the establishment of measurable goals. Provides a rare inside glimpse into the mind of one of the most respected coaches in college football history and into the huddle of one of the most successful football programs of all time. Filled with hundreds of inspirational stories, quotes and anecdotes.

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Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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1414341784

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Life Promises for Success

Promises from God on Achieving Your Best

By: Jim Tressel

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Life Promises for Success

Promises from God on Achieving Your Best

By: Jim Tressel

Everyone wants to succeed—at work, at home, in relationships, and in life. But sometimes the road to success can be difficult, and even the most seasoned leaders can find themselves in need of some motivation. In Life Promises for Success, NYT bestselling author and Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel shares a collection of inspiring readings and Bible promises designed to encourage those seeking to succeed in every area of life. Filled with easily applicable Bible verses, motivational quotes, and engaging and inspiring readings, Life Promises for Success is the perfect daily reader for anyone looking to reach their highest goals, achieve greatness, and inspire others to do the same.

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The Winners Manual

For the Game of Life

By: Jim Tressel

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For the Game of Life

By: Jim Tressel

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Even Trolls Love Pasties

A Goode Ann Arbor Tale

By: Jim Abb

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Even Trolls Love Pasties

A Goode Ann Arbor Tale

By: Jim Abb

Even Trolls Love Pasties looks back to life in Ann Arbor during the 1970s and two freshmen at the University of Michigan as they move through at world of young loves, new friendships, drugs, music, politics, Wolverine football and the occasional ghost. After encountering the slings and arrows that life throws their way, the two embark on a road trip to Daytona Beachvia Seattle.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1465378006

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College Football 2011: The Year of the Scandal

By: Jim Weber

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College Football 2011: The Year of the Scandal

By: Jim Weber

ABOUT THE BOOK The college football and men's basketball fan site and former player database, LostLettermen.com, was launched in March 2009 to answer one question: "Where Are They Now?" Complete with an IMDB-like database of over 150,000 former players detailing their current whereabouts and college accomplishments, Lost Lettermen has expanded to create its own content, such as player interviews with past legends and features and Top 10 lists on both sports. LostLettermen.com receives nearly 900,000 unique visitors a month as of October 2011 and has a content partnership with Yahoo.com, Bleacher Report and AOL Fanhouse, regularly appearing on the home page of the worlds fourth-most trafficked web site. Lost Lettermen has also been featured in USA Today, ESPN.com, SI.com, and Mashable.com, as well as dozens of sports talk radio shows around the country, such as ESPN Radio's Doug Gottlieb Show and The Michele Tafoya Show. MEET THE AUTHOR With previous experience at ESPN The Magazine, NBC Sports and CBS Sports, Weber launched Lost Lettermen with one question as his premise: Where Are They Now? Weber oversees the sites business endeavors and content. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and currently resides in New York City. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK Of course the Penn State scandal had to involve two very well-known institutions of popular culture: Saturday Night Live and Ashton Kutcher. In response to the news that the schools board of trustees fired legendary coach Joe Paterno on Wednesday night, Kutcher tweeted: "How do you fire Jo Pa? #insult #noclass as a hawkeye fan I find it in poor taste." The tweet was later deleted, and Kutcher's following tweets read: "As an advocate in the fight against child sexual exploitation, I could not be more remorseful for all involved in the Penn St. case." And: "As of immediately I will stop tweeting until I find a way to properly manage this feed. I feel awful about this error. Won't happen again." The Hollywood star apparently didn't know about the whole circus in Happy Valley. He was just tweeting as an Iowa fan who respected Paterno without knowledge of the coach's role in the mess. It was an unfortunate tweet -- even if he meant no malice. CHAPTER OUTLINE Introduction + Beyond the Blog: The Lost Lettermen Chapter 1. The End For Joe Paterno + Impact of the Scandal + Penn State, Ashton, and SNL + What Did Paterno Know Before the Scandal Officially Broke? + We Examine Three Theories + ...and much more Chapter 2. The Shocking Downfall of Jim Tressel + Ohio State Mockery + Post-Scandal Handling By OSU + Future of the Program + Bleacher Creatures Have Their Say Chapter 3. The Return of Urban Meyer + Journeying Back + Bleacher Creatures Have Their Say Chapter 4. The BCS Title Game: Unwanted and Unwatched + Early Arguments Against a Rematch + Later Arguments Against a Rematch + Later Arguments For a Rematch + Finale Ratings in the Tank + ...and much more Chapter 5. Conference Realignment + Realigning the Conferences + Realigning Within Conferences + Bleacher Creatures Have Their Say Chapter 6. Scandal at The U + The Surprise of the Year Chapter 7. Will College Football Get a Playoff System? + Playoff Possibilities + For a Plus-One System + Against a Plus-One System Chapter 8. The World of College Football According to Andrew Luck + One Lucky Guy + Bleacher Creatures Have Their Say Chapter 9. The World of College Football According to Robert Griffin III + The Actual Winner of the Heisman Trophy Chapter 10. Looking Ahead to 2012 + Pre-season Top 10 + 5 Teams Ready to Fall + Bleacher Creatures Have Their Say

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Hyperink Inc

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1614640653

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Coach Wooden

The 7 Principles That Shaped His Life and Will Change Yours

By: Pat Williams,James Denney,Jim Denney

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Coach Wooden

The 7 Principles That Shaped His Life and Will Change Yours

By: Pat Williams,James Denney,Jim Denney

Based on seven principles given to Coach Wooden by his father, this book helps the reader discover how to be successful and a person of character and integrity.

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Revell

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0800719972

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Michigan

Where Have You Gone?

By: Jim Cnockaert

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Michigan

Where Have You Gone?

By: Jim Cnockaert

The numbers appear to be incongruous. The University of Michigan has won more football games than any other Division I-A school, yet the program has only produced three Heisman Trophy winners and precious few winners of other individual awards. The numbers are understandable, however. The focus of Michigan football has always been on the team rather than the individual. The Team, The Team, The Team has for decades been one of the program's best known mantras. No one player, not even someone worthy of the Heisman, is considered greater than anyone else. Team goals come first. Still, the storied history of the Michigan football program is composed mostly of the exploits of its players. While that history might start with the likes of Tom Harmon, Desmond Howard, and Charles Woodson, it does not end there. For every Heisman Trophy winner, there are hundreds of other players who helped to make the Michigan winged helmet the most recognized symbol in college football. Michigan: Where Have You Gone? offers a look at 50 of those other players. Some had a singular moment that would forever define their careers. Others played an exceptional game, in many cases against the Wolverines' biggest rivals. Still others are remembered for a marvelous season. All of them helped Michigan become, as the words to the school's fight song suggest The leaders and best and the champions of the west.

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Sports Publishing LLC

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1582617716

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The Only Way to Win

How Building Character Drives Higher Achievement and Greater Fulfillment in Business and Life

By: Jim Loehr

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The Only Way to Win

How Building Character Drives Higher Achievement and Greater Fulfillment in Business and Life

By: Jim Loehr

The conditioning begins early in our lives. Great achievements will bring lasting happiness and fulfillment; great achievements form the bedrock of stable self-esteem and strong character; great achievements will become the foundation for a successful life. If these well-intentioned promises are true, why does winning never seem to be enough? In The Only Way to Win, Jim Loehr draws upon two decades of work with Fortune 500 executives; world-class athletes such as Monica Seles, Dan Jansen, and Eric Lindros; and other high achievers at the Human Performance Institute (HPI) to reveal surprising insights about achievement motivation. Specifically, Loehr finds that the blind pursuit of external achievement often results in emptiness, addiction, and, ironically, poor performance. It’s not really about what you achieve, he argues, it’s about who you become as a consequence of the chase. From the bestselling author of On Form, comes a compelling, practical, and hopeful read filled with relatable stories and useful exercises. The Only Way to Win will serve as a powerful wake-up call for business leaders, employees, teachers, and coaches. It will also provide inspiration for readers looking to perform better, achieve more, and change both their own lives and those of the people they influence.

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Hachette UK

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1857889703

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The Best Seat in the House

My 48 Years in Local Sports Broadcasting

By: Jim Doyle

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The Best Seat in the House

My 48 Years in Local Sports Broadcasting

By: Jim Doyle

Jim Doyles hands were shaking as he signed off after a radio broadcast of one of the most remarkable college football games he had ever witnessed. Although he was a seasoned broadcaster, Doyles hope remained the same as it did when he first started in the business: that through descriptions, gusto, and accuracy, he once again provided his listeners a good feel for what it was like to be there. Doyle relies on nearly a half century of sports radio broadcasting experience to share a treasure trove of stories that range from the exciting to the bizarre and even the tragic. From the biggest comeback in the history of college football to a rainout of a college basketball game to the courageous story of high school football radio analyst fighting terminal cancer while continuing to broadcast the game he loved, Doyle provides fans an insightful, unforgettable behind-the-scenes look at the passion, commitment, and skill surrounding radio sports broadcasting in a small Pennsylvania town. The Best Seat in the House reveals a radio sportscasters fifty-year journey through the world of broadcasting as he called plays, painted vivid pictures for his listeners, and reminded fans that nothing great is ever achieved without enthusiasm.

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iUniverse

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1491779519

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9781491779514

Oblivion's Children

By: Jim Wegryn,Roland James

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Oblivion's Children

By: Jim Wegryn,Roland James

Robots are merely machines until they escape the bounds of programming and reveal that spark called free will. Yet that gift of consciousness may be only an illusion, a facade of elaborate imitation. Not even Turing's test can prove otherwise. But there is a way they can show their soul. If they were asked to help save humankind, could they? If so, would they?

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0595211046

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The Art of Motivation for Team Sports

A Guide for Coaches

By: Jim Hinkson

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The Art of Motivation for Team Sports

A Guide for Coaches

By: Jim Hinkson

The challenge for today’s modern coach is to push players without risking burnout, inspire them without bullying, and discipline players without constantly yelling. While no two coaches have the exact same approach to motivating their team, there are certain leadership skills coaches can develop to get the most out of their team, no matter the sport or the skill level. In The Art of Motivation for Team Sports: A Guide for Coaches, Jim Hinkson provides coaches with details and tips on how to motivate their team throughout the season. While most coaching books cover individual leadership or specific practice drills, this book focuses on how to motivate the entire team through setting goals, planning practices so as to keep players engaged and improving, pregame and postgame speeches, building quality relationships, and redefining success as more than just winning. In addition, this bookincludes team-building exercises and team behavior and value goals, stressing the importance that coaches not only create a successful team but also develop quality people who will excel outside the athletic arena. The many practical tips and keys to coaching success provided in this bookwere built from Jim Hinkson’s years as a professional athlete and fine-tuned from his decades of coaching experience. A clear and comprehensive resource, The Art of Motivation for Team Sports will be invaluable to coaches at the youth, high school, and college levels.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538105675

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No-how Coaching

Strategies for Winning in Sports and Business from the Coach who Says "no!"

By: Jim Collison

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No-how Coaching

Strategies for Winning in Sports and Business from the Coach who Says "no!"

By: Jim Collison

For winning in sports and business -- a fast-read, how-to-win guide to "All-Time Winningest Coach" John Gagliardi's unorthodox "NO-How" coaching method

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Capital Books

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189212372X

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9781892123725

Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Football

By: Jim Dougherty,Brandon Castel

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Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Football

By: Jim Dougherty,Brandon Castel

You volunteered to coach the football team, but are you ready? How will you teach the fundamental skills, run effective practices, and harness the energy of your young team? Fear not: Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Football has the answers. Longtime coach Jim Dougherty teams up with Brandon Castel to share experience and advice you can rely on from the first practice to the final game. It’s all here in the drills and the plays: evaluating players’ skills, establishing realistic goals, offering in-game coaching tips, and making the practices fun! Develop your team’s offensive and defensive skills for all positions with the Survival Guide’s collection of the game’s best youth drills. For plays that young players can actually run, flip to the Survival Guide’s offensive playbook and defensive alignments. And to get the most out of every practice, follow the ready-to-use practice plans. Turn to the series that has already guided thousands of first-time coaches in basketball, soccer, and softball to rewarding and productive seasons. With Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Football, you’re already well on your way.

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Human Kinetics

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1492583170

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Hometown Heroes

Profiles in Sports and Spirit

By: Jim O'Brien

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Hometown Heroes

Profiles in Sports and Spirit

By: Jim O'Brien

A variety of inspirational stories about men and women from the tri-state area who excelled in some way to become heroes in their hometown. Many all-time favorites are profiled.

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1886348049

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Life Promises for Success

Promises from God on Achieving Your Best

By: Jim Tressel

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Life Promises for Success

Promises from God on Achieving Your Best

By: Jim Tressel

New York Times-"bestselling author and Ohio State football coach Tressel shares a collection of inspiring readings and Bible promises designed to encourage those seeking to succeed in every area of life.

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The Winners Manual

For the Game of Life

By: Jim Tressel,Chris Fabry

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The Winners Manual

For the Game of Life

By: Jim Tressel,Chris Fabry

The head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team outlines the principles set forth in the football handbook he developed for his players that provides tips and inspiration for achieving success in all aspects of life.

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