Sports Books

This was the first Kate Angell book I've read and I could NOT put it down!! I think that there could have been 2 books rather than squeezing the 2 girls into 1. I can't wait to buy moer Kate Angell books!!

If you want to read at least three love stories this is the one.
If you want to read about baseball trivia this is the one.
If you want to read about golf this is the one.
But if you want to read a good book that keeps you interested in the story don't read this one.

This goes on my keeper shelf. Great read. It had it all, humor, drama, sexual tension, kinkyness, and a few teary moments. The main character romance is about best friends that had been casual lovers for years while being secretly in love with the other one. Their history and their mutual craziness make them an adorable couple. The secondary romance is a bit more serious but just as sweet. It's about letting go of lost love and having confidence in onself. And the other characters, which includes three rogue baseball players, are so well defined that you want to smack them one minute and pray for a naked sence with them the next. Don't pass this book or author up. Sexual Content : Moderate
If you like this book try Wendy Markham's The Nine Month Plan

I had such high hopes for this book. I have enjoyed other sports-related romances (but they have all dealt with sports I'm not a fan of) and had hoped to especially enjoy this one as I am a fan of baseball and a fan of romance what could be better than combining the two?

The answer is not this book. I had several problems with Squeeze Play which I will list below:

1. Jacy and Risk are not really the main characters. Why they are portrayed as such in the synopsis on the back, I have no idea. I suspect it is because the editors didn't think anyone would read a book about people named Zen and Stevie.

2. There were characters in the book named Zen and Stevie. I'm willing to accept unusual character names, but it's a little over the top when every character has an unusual name. For example there are Romeo, Psycho and Chaser.

3. For being the main characters, Risk and Jacy had very little page time and their interactions were superficial and sexual at best. The relationship/storyline of Zen and Stevie was much more interesting and more deeply explored.

4. And finally, the entire coffee shop thing annoyed me. I hated the give blow thing. It was not sexy and all I could think about was having someone spit in your coffee. Truly, I had to skip those parts it bothered me so.

I thought Squeeze Play was well written and the dialouge was good (save the part about blow) but the story didn't really flow. It was like three short stories put together.

If you are interested in reading a good baseball romance, I recommend Bright Promise by Connie Deka (it is a historical, but it's a good story).

Jacy is a high-energy, free-spirited woman who has loved Risk for years. When Risk decides to come back to their hometown for an entire month, Jacy is a bit nervous that she won't be able to keep her secret from him. For more than 12 years, he has been her "rebound" lover; whenever she breaks up with someone, he flies in and helps her pick up the pieces. The problem is that he is the only lover she has ever had, and she's afraid that when he finds out he will run like the wind, while Jacy wants to keep him all to herself. Risk is wondering if Jacy is the one he is willing to dedicate all of his homeruns to and be the one he runs home to. The time in November will hopefully help him decide this. They are so explosive together, but will they both let their guards down enough to let their hearts talk?

Zen Driscoll, the team's shortstop, is kidnapped by Risk when he heads home, for the month and the charity event. Well, not kidnapped, but a ride to the grocery store in Richmond happens via Florida. Zen is amused when he learns he is to be part of a charity event that weekend. The thing that intrigues him even more is Jacy's best friend and worker in her coffee shop, Stevie. She can match him on baseball statistics and physically sets him on fire. Unfortunately, Stevie is taken, and it will remain to be seen whether the rumors about her long-time boyfriend are true or not. If the locker room rumors are true, that her boyfriend has actually gotten engaged to someone else, then she is going to need a friend more than a horny baseball player. Can he fit the bill?

Squeeze Play is going onto my keeper shelf. I highly recommend this book to all contemporary romance readers. Kate Angell is an absolutely fantastic author who magically intertwines the lives and stories of three couples into one novel with enough originality that makes me wonder where she is getting her ideas. I am not even a fan of baseball but I could see how the `Bat Pack' would make any sane person laugh. At the same time, I know people who would line up for hours for service like that offered at Jacy's Java. The author keeps the story realistic in ways that many wouldn't take the time to remember, such as how a hamstring or cracked rib injury might hamper the finer movements of sex, but not keep the people out of the game all together. If you like Deidre Martin's hockey series, Susan Elizabeth Phillip's football players then you will love Squeeze Play. Ms. Angell you hit this one out of the park!! I am now heading out, no make that running out, to purchase all of her other stories that I missed.

Tanya
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

Having just finished the course for which this text was assigned, I can say that it was accurate as far as my instructor was concerned, save for a couple of instances. The helicopter approach zones may vary depending on whom one talks to. The CPR guidelines had changed, but then - one should be checking the current guidelines periodicly.
As far as that goes, refresher courses are a good idea anyway.
I found the book very readable and to the point.

This is a great tool for coaches looking to add variety to their practices. This book has helpful illustrations to facilitate each drill. Also the nice thing about this book is the detailed explanation of what each drill is looking to achieve, and gives variations of most drills to make them more challenging.

I coach HS Freshman baseball and use many of these drills to teach the foundation of the high school game. I would recommend this book to coaches of all levels.

Very prompt and seamless transaction. Fast mail delivery. Would recommend this seller to anyone

Kids are playing baseball at a much higher skill level these days, and are playing less sandlot baseball like I did when I was a kid. As a result, Little League practices need to be more than just BP and infield practice for the players to develop to their full potential.

This book has drills that range from fundamentals, to more complex workouts for the entire team. There are some drills appropriate for kids as young as T-Ball (and I have used them with players as young as 5) - but all of the drills are good for players as old as High School/Big League age.

This book would be particularly useful for Coaches returing to the game. The developments in the study of body mechanics have changed the way that a lot of basic skills are taught now, and this book includes up-to-date drills to reflect these changes.

For example, batters are taught a much more compact and quick swing than I learned when I was a kid.

This book is a good investment for the beginning OR experienced coach, or the parent who wants to see their kids excel in baseball - America's National Passtime.

I bought this hoping for practice and drill ideas for my 7-year-old baseball nut son. While I'm sure it will be great in future years (high school), it has very little of use for younger players such as Little Leaguers. That's not a flaw with the book exactly, just a shortcoming of the marketing info at the time of sale.

Ultimately, this should have been split into three separate novels because as it stands there is little to no plot or character development past the surface level.

Light and easy to read, but I found myself annoyed often because things were so basic and it never seemed to go any deeper.

Dissapointing follow up to Squeeze Play. I normally enjoy Kate Angell's stories, but not this one. Having said that, I will read her next book in the hopes it will be better.

After reading the reviews here, I almost bought this book but took it out from the library instead. I was glad that I'd done so once I began reading since the writing is very clunky, the editing is poor and the one-dimensional characters are not believable for a moment. The book is really three short stories woven together to form a longer story, although it is certainly not very complex nor do the characters have more than a cursory impact on each other.

For those readers who like sports stories, I'd recommend Rachel Gibson's SEE JANE SCORE or Deirdre Martin's BODY CHECK. Those books have interesting and complex plots, believable characters and excellent writing.

I LOVED THIS BOOK. I read it in a half day because I couldn't put it down. It was Funny, Cute, & Sexy. LOVED ALL THE CHARACHERS. I wish she would have written a individual book on each couple. I ran out and bought her first book and I ordered the third one by Kate Angell.

GREAT JOB Ms. ANGELL

Love this book! You'll definitely love the Bat Pack. Only complain about this book is it's too short. I can't wait for Ms. Angell's next one!

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We were required to buy this book in college as part of the Health and Exercise Science department requirement. At the time I thought the price was a little steep but when you look at the information in the book you realize that it is "one of those books you will use forever". I have the 8th edition so I do not know what has been updated but I do see that it was first published in 1951.. It covers 26 sports/activities. It is worth the investment, especially when you need to know the exact dimensions of a tennis court....

This book is a very good guide for the novice in looking into doing some fiberglass repair . I think it covers alot of the fundamentals which is necessary, however it did not fully address the area that I was most interested in such as the stringer repair and replacement in my boat. As I said I think it is well worth the addition to my library and would recomend it to anyone who is anticipating any fiberglass repair.

It's really a good book.It was a fast dealivery I will buy more items from Amazon since it was the first time for me.++++++++++++

This is a very old book as far as fiberglass boats go.Must later prcedures,and products not included. There is some usefull info in the book

Of the many boatbuilding and repair manuals I have seen, I would consider this to be the best reference for fiberglass boat repair. The pictures on the dust-jacket alone indicate that a serious treatise is contained within. It would appear that no matter how bad it looks, there is no problem beyond the scope of the competent fiberglass repairman. (Caution - some of the color photos of repairs-in-progress between pages 118 and 119 are not for the faint-hearted!)

Mr. Vaitses has been at this for a long time and with experience in the world of wooden boats (all boats have wood in them somewhere) as well as having been a player in the fiberglass revolution, is able to offer a well-rounded perspective. His honest, no-nonsense approach to problem-solving is refreshing.

Besides the obvious background info and how-to descriptions, this book can be an invaluable asset when examining a used boat. Mr. Vaitses is currently working as a marine surveyor (a person who inspects and evaluates the condition of boats for prospective buyers). All used boats need some kind of work and the challenge then becomes evaluating the nature and scope of needed repairs, e.g. distinguishing structural and safety issues from cosmetics and determining whether one can affect the repairs oneself vs. how much it will cost to have someone else do it.

Studying this book allows one to communicate more effectively with the surveyor and to describe problems more accurately to repair facilities in order to estimate projected costs. We recently completed the evaluation and purchase of a 1974 36-foot fiberglass cruiser. I can honestly say that the knowledge and confidence I gained from this book made the entire process a good bit less nerve-racking than it might have been!

This is a good book. It is complete, to be sure. For the expert fiberglass repair person, I cannot speak, but it is certainly difficult to read for an amateur. Generally, a bit much to swallow. I think that other books have similar information more elegantly stated. The fault is not with the content, but the presentation.

THis was a gift for my son, but he really liked it. Very useful for his coaching.

Whether you are a coach (at any level) or a casual fan, this book has something for you. Page after page of plays guarantee you'll find something that works for you.

From the basics to the complex, from inbounds plays to 5-man motion, this is a great way to build your knowledge base of how basketball is and should be played.

Pretty soon you'll even start recognizing the same plays run by your favorite team the next time you watch a game on TV. Hey, how can you go wrong for $15?

Play hard, have fun.

THERE'S A PLAY FOR EVERYTHING IN THIS BOOK. REGARDLESS OF THE SKILL SET OF YOUR TEAM, YOU CAN FIND PLAYS THAT WILL WORK.

I was looking for new plays and ideas..Got a lot of great ideas

Excellent concise book with plenty of ideas to suit any type of team you coach. Great ideas and easy to read and understand.

This book was bought because military firearms were not includes in the regular book "Standard Catalog of Firearms" That book refers you to this book when a military firearm is encountered.
Prices I found in this Military book were opulent at best. Most of these guns do not go for the prices listed. This book however is an asset for reference. As far as price guide, you have to start somewhere but always research what you are buying or selling.

As a collector of Militaria I have found this volume a great help with the addition of detail on bayonets that were supplied with the rifles.Making it twice as useful over past copies.

Can't do with it if you are a collector or dealer, Has the imfo that you need to price your guns, Very well written so you can understand it and get a general idea of what your items our worth in todays market.

This is a great reference. One of the most complete and useful volumes I have ever seen. A must for any firearms collector.

I am not an expert, but I do have a collection of: German, Russian, Swiss, Turkish and American military firearms and the popular dedicated reference books for each. What I see missing most from Standard Catalogue of Military Firearms is accuate market values. Prices listed for commodity Milsurp firearms are 2x - 3x market value, even if compared to the past two years. Missing also is the value by country of origin or arsenal and not much attention paid to the glut of inexpensive imports sold through various Milsurp outlets. As an example what is refered to generically as a 1903/38 Turkish Mauser, could actually be conversions made from 1890, 1893, 1903, 1905 carbine, G 98 and the Czech 98/22 Mausers in both small, large ring and hybrid action/barrel.

The Model 1895 Nagant revolver is, again, listed at twice to three times the accepted market value and without discerning the price difference amongst Milsurp models based upon production date, arsenal and configuration. These late production refurbished revolvers were not only made at the Soviet arsenal Tula, they were also made at Izhevsk and marked accordingly. The cartridge for the gun is listed as only the 7.62mm, a label that applies to several cartridges; it is the 7.62x38mmR.

The book is a good source for general identification, which is more than a small accomplishment, it just isn't a very good price guide for buying and selling firearms. It's easier to go to an auction site and spot check as an opportunity arises and reference books dedicated to a more narrow category of firearms will provide a lot more informatio.

This book is absolutely packed with information and is well written. This is not a bedtime read! There is so much information in each chapter than I found myself finishing a chapter in bed and thinking to myself "what did I just read?"

If you want a simple book for clicker training, this is not it. This book explains WHY clicker training works and WHY your dog didn't do what you wanted to do, with logical and scientific methodology.

Overall an excellent book that I would highly recommend to anybody with some degree of reading comprehension.

and then some. I've not made it all the way through yet, but I'm getting there. Some of it takes awhile to "digest" as it can be a little too wordy at times.

This book is for those serious about:
- obedience
- agility
- other sports, including herding
- service dogs
- or just an eager, happily-working and well-behaved pet.

I'd suggest that people first have at least a basic understanding of operant conditioning (clicker training) but I say that only because Mr Spector provides a great deal of detail, explanation, trouble-shooting, and theory for each of the exercises, and his focus is on the serious trainer.

Those are all advantageous aspects of this book, particularly for those of us who want the details and thought processes behind the actions. Working with totally positive principles, he guides us through the most basic of exercises right on through to utility exercises.

Now, for someone not interested in competitive obedience you'd think this book is not the one for you -- not so! Many of the exercises and behaviours he details are transferrable to the agility ring (and elsewhere) and I've discovered some are also transferrable to herding.

The style of writing is simple, straight-forward (not what you'd expect from a lawyer) and very easy to follow. He sometimes provides examples that relate to humans to help understand some of the principles - another plus. Filled with clear photographs, it is possible for any dog guardian to follow and understand his explanations.

I also found that the logic he uses behind training certain exercises at certain stages, unlike many other trainers, made so much sense. One example: he recommends training a dog to heel off-leash before doing it on-leash. His explanation for why and how has worked flawlessly with my own dogs! I'll never go back to my old way again. He does this throughout his book.

The index makes it easy to look up specific exercises, problems, or other related information.

Even if your dog will never enter an obedience competition, and you simply want a reliable, happily-working, obedient dog -- this book will get you that and more.

From european point of view the drawback of the book is that it describes the tasks of american rules for obedience trial. As we in europe have different set of tasks in our obedience trial the book did not fill the need for specific instructions on those tasks. I was also looking for more structured and simplified clear instructions in the book things are more of discussed through. Still the book was worth the money paid for it. It has lots of grounds for why to do this way. The basics of the book is fluencies on what the obedience tasks are based on and those same fluencies are still usefull with european rules too.

I have never seen a dog training book like this. My dog is a crazy, hyper maniac without any focus but since I've been following this book he is learning insanely fast and having a blast doing it. I trained him to follow the target stick and the first time I ever tried it he heeled BEAUTIFULLY with it. Left turn, right turn, about turn, he was staying with me without crowding me, lagging or anything. He had no leash on! He was just following the stick! When I took the target stick away HE WAS STILL DOING IT! He had VERY little heeling experience before this. All I could get out of him was to maybe follow me somewhere in the realm of heel position for about 10 feet. Turns were out of the question. Not anymore! It's like....the target stick finally clarified it in his mind.

If I want to show him how to position himself for any behavior I just lead him with the target stick. Where the nose goes the body follows. He remembers the motion. Once he learns the que I can take the stick away. It's amazing.

For every dog I've ever worked with...clicker training has been a way of great motivation and very clear communication...hence the fact dogs catch on fast...but no book I read compares to this one. It's the closest you can get to having a very wise trainer with you showing you. He's very detailed and tries so hard to save you from making any mistakes that you will regret later. He helps prepare you for the path ahead and keep from digging any pits you'll later fall into. Having never competed in anything other than Rally and Conformation I need this!

You see...clicker training is a VERY POWERFUL, VERY EFFECTIVE, VERY FAST training method....but it's only as good as the trainer! You need knowledge! This gives you that knowledge!

I will update this review after I start trialing. I am certain I will be very successful. I've been to trials and the biggest problem I see is the dog not having what's expected of him clear in his mind to start with.

It was an ok manual type of reference book. It really needs to be updated to current training methods.

I'm 57 years old. I ran Cross Country for Joe Newton in 1963.
He STILL motivates me. Every time that I feel like quitting, I
think of Joe Newton, and it gets me going again. How's that for motivation?

Joe Newton is without a doubt the greatest cross country coach in America and quite possibly the world. I personally have the honor of running for him and I can tell there is nobody better. The motivational speeches he gives you are truly inspiring and are what bring the York cross country team together. Buy this book to learn about cross country and to learn about life.

This book is amazing. It only cracks the surface of this great man. There is now a film being made about coach Newton...

http://www.longgreenlinemovie.com

Joe Newton is the GOLD STANDARD when it comes to coaching high school cross country. Year in and year out his teams challenge for state and national titles. This book is not as good as the "Long Green Line" but that is THE book on high school cross country. This book stands by itself as an excellent, practical guide for coach, fan and runner. It is broken into easy to read sections and full of interesting antedotes. Joe Newton gives solid insight into his highly successful progam.