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She lost her arm in a shark attack and nearly died, but she never lost her faith. Now a major motion picture, Soul Surfer is the moving story of Bethany Hamilton’s triumphant return to competitive surfing and has continued to be a beacon of inspiration to all who hear it. They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater in her veins. How else could one explain the passion that drives her to surf? Or that nothing - not even the loss of her arm - could come between her and the waves?

April 9, 1940.The invasion begins at night, with German cruisers slipping up a silent fjord. Soon planes full of paratroopers roar over the mountains, and in two months the Nazis occupy all of Norway. They station soldiers throughout the country. They cripple food supplies to the Norwegian people. And at the Vemork power plant, they gain access to an essential ingredient in the weapon that could end the war: Hitler's very own nuclear bomb.

Here are the real events that inspired Gary Paulsen to write Brian Robeson’s story in Hatchet, The River, Brian’s Winter, Brian’s Return, and Brian's Hunt: a stint as a volunteer emergency worker; the death that became the pilot’s death in Hatchet; plane crashes he’s seen; and his own...

The heart-pounding story of an unlikely band of ragtags who took on Hitler's Grand Prix driver.

It's so easy to get flustered, to blame it on a "bad day," to express in the face your frustration (which the opponent of course will see). It’s so easy to grab the quick, unhealthy snack and skip the extra reps, telling yourself, “I’ll get serious later.” It’s so easy to let emotions take over after a tough loss, instead of learning from it and moving on. It’s so easy to assume talent alone will carry them, instead of putting in the extra reps when no one is watching.

Want to step up to the plate with real confidence, steady focus, and the mental toughness of a true competitor? It all begins in your mind. Whether you’re chasing bigger goals, trying to break out of a slump, or simply wanting to enjoy the game more, mastering your mindset can transform the way you play. Many young athletes have the talent and the drive—but their thoughts get in the way. Doubt, pressure, nerves, and comparison can chip away at your confidence long before the ball even reaches the plate.

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué se necesita para ser una leyenda del fútbol? Desde los primeros toques de balón en las calles de Madeira hasta los aplausos atronadores en los estadios más grandes del mundo, las historias de las superestrellas del fútbol son nada menos que extraordinarias.

The mental game is just as important as the physical one—and this audiobook helps teen athletes master both. Whether you're a student-athlete grinding through practice, a leader trying to inspire your team, or a competitor chasing greatness—Game On delivers the fuel you need to keep going, push harder, and rise higher.

What does it take to overcome challenges, conquer fears, embrace leadership, harness mentor wisdom and achieve greatness—not just in sports, but in life? In Game Changers, Dan Gold presents the powerful stories of extraordinary athletes who defied the odds, broke barriers and achieved the seemingly impossible. Filled with electrifying moments, timeless lessons and practical tools, these stories inspire teens to unlock their potential and face challenges with courage, resilience and confidence.

Three college, star football players and friends. One dream. Upon graduating from the University of Alabama, they vow that whoever gets the first head coach job will bring the other two along with them. Thus began their quest to be the winningest partnership of coaches the sport had ever seen. Only one lived to see their dream realized. Their story remained untold. Until now.

In Zion Williamson: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Rising Stars, you'll learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's rising star power forwards, Zion Williamson. When Anthony Davis was traded from the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019, it was unclear how the franchise would move forward without Davis as their franchise centerpiece. Clarity quickly came though as Zion Williamson was selected with the top pick of 2019 NBA Draft.

A fun, fast-paced romantic comedy Sixteen-year-old Stan Claxton is recruited to coach his best friend, Ginny, a nationally ranked junior tennis player, through a local tournament. He is also supposed to find out why she has recently fallen into a slump. As Stan and Ginny slowly figure out just...

In 1962 Philadelphia, a girl with a glove and a gift is told three words that will change everything: No girls allowed. Rose Callahan doesn’t want to make history. She just wants to play baseball.

Unlock the power of resilience, teamwork, and overcome shyness whilst building lasting friendships—no matter your skill level or self-doubt, these soccer stories will inspire every girl to shine on and off the pitch! Do you wish the girls in your life had more confident role models to look up to—especially in sports? Are you searching for stories that go beyond trophies, showing real perseverance and the courage to keep going when things get tough? Have you ever wondered how girls from all backgrounds find their place, their voice, and their strength—both on the field and in life?

Manche Stürze hinterlassen Zeichen. Nach einer gebrochenen Hand kämpft Leonie sich zurück ins Training. Doch trotz aller Pläne läuft es nicht so einfach, wie sie es sich vorgestellt hat und ihre größte Angst ist, dass jemand merkt, wie nah sie am Abgrund steht. Im Training, bei Wettkämpfen und erst recht vor den Menschen, die auf sie zählen. Als Maja neu in den Verein kommt, findet Leonie sofort einen Draht zu dem Mädchen, das sich nichts sehnlicher wünscht, als dazuzugehören.

From the club’s inception in the late ’70s to winning the division for the first time in the ’80s, Joe Carter’s epic home run, the two World Series titles in the early ’90s, the reign of Roy Halladay, and everything in between, the Blue Jays have continued to build a storied history as one of baseball’s most exciting teams. In Tales from the Toronto Blue Jays Dugout, Jim Prime, who has written several books on the AL East rival Boston Red Sox, captures all of the best moments in Blue Jays history, from the most thrilling to the most humorous, and so much more.

In the summer of 1977, a determined group of young girls proudly represented their town as they took the field at the Little League Girls Softball World Series. Among them was a spirited player chasing a childhood dream—to play hard, be part of something unforgettable and prove that girls could compete, win, and inspire. Sliding into History is the true story of one girl’s journey from the ballfields of Alabama to the national stage. Alongside her coaches and teammates, faced challenges on and off the field.

"The Conscious Athlete" is not just a book; it's a transformative guide designed to ignite the inner fire of student-athletes and propel them towards unparalleled greatness. Jeffrey Edouard's inspiring journey from adversity to triumph serves as a beacon of hope and a roadmap for aspiring athletes, especially those navigating the critical transition from eighth grade to their freshman year of college. This book is a call to action for young athletes to embrace faith, discipline, and authenticity as the cornerstones of their success.

Tennis legend Billie Jean King profiles 11 of today’s pioneering athletes in women's sports in this inspiring nonfiction book based on exclusive interviews that will empower athletes and sports fans ages 12 and up. Billie Jean King made history in her 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match...

Elite athletes regularly face fear, injury, packed schedules, exhaustion, distractions, and team discord. WORKING IN: The Elite Athlete's Guide to Working Out from the Inside provides an alternative to career-compromising supplements, steroids, and drugs. These yoga techniques, honed over millennia, enable athletes to sustain champion performance by using the most natural and cost-effective means. WORKING IN presents the true stories of six athletes and the yoga techniques that helped them overcome their problems.