Join twins Nick and Molly on A Magical Racquet Ride around the world as they learn just how enchanting tennis can really be...or is their adventure only a dream?

Sport is increasingly regarded as a powerful tool in international development. In this comprehensive introduction to the area of ‘sport-for-development’, leading researcher Fred Coalter critically evaluates the strengths and weaknesses and successes and failures of sport-for-development policies and programs. Beginning with an outline of the historical development of policies of sport-for-development, this book explores the objectives that remain central to international sport-for-development initiatives, including issues of defining and measuring impacts, the development of self-efficacy and leadership skills, female empowerment, HIV/AIDS awareness and social capital. Drawing on a wealth of fieldwork experience and empirical data from the most extensive monitoring and evaluation project ever undertaken with sport-for-development organisations, this is an unparalleled and fully integrated assessment of theory, policy and practice in international sport-for-development. Sport-for-development: What game are we playing is essential reading for any student or practitioner with an interest in sport-for-development, sports policy or international development.

Thanks to his modest personality, from an early age the great tennis player Rafa Nadal discovered what really matters, and the values that would be the guiding principles for his life. Guided Reading Level: P, Lexile Level: 930L

Have you ever wondered where the 15, 30, 40 scoring system comes from?With fun facts from its beginnings in the 1800s, this book compiles everything a tennis fan has always wanted to know. More than 250 facts about tennis with pictures and illustrations, updated to historical records of the year 2018.Wimbledon, Australian Open, Roland Garros, US Open, Davis Cup and much more! Everything you ever wanted to know about your favorite tennis legend is in this fantastic collection with up to date.If you are a tennis enthusiast, then this book is for you. It is also an excellent gift for every fan of this sport.Did you know that Elton John's song - Philadelphia Freedom - is a tribute to Billie Jean King?Do you know which tennis legend became the youngest player in history to reach the number 1 in the world at 16 years old in 1997?Do you know what badge color is mandatory if an umpire wishes to officiate the final of a Grand Slam? Surprise your friends with these and many other interesting facts you will find in "The Big Book of Tennis Facts" updated until 2018.Also available in SpanishBuy now on Amazon for fast delivery through Prime.

This is a unique coloring book for children 4-8 years old, which contains not only pictures, but also information about tennis that is interesting for any age. This is a great book to take a trip to the exciting world of tennis, to see how this game appeared and developed from ancient times to the present day, to learn its idea and rules, as well as to learn a tennis court, racket, ball, clothes, etc.

Attention Tennis Fans: Great Story for Kids to Learn and be Inspired by Roger Federer Fully illustrated children's book of the story of one of the best tennis players Roger Federer who overcame all the challenges and became one of the tennis players in history. Perfect gift for any tennis fan. Perfect inspirational gift for a sporty kid Beautiful graphic for hours of entertainment. The great story of a young boys who follows his dream, works hard and never gives up to finally become one of the greatest tennis players in history Learn the life of Roger Federer, and be inspired to be like him one day. Get this book now and enjoy the rise to stardom of Roger Federer.

This is a great book to take a trip to the exciting world of tennis, to see how this game appeared and developed from ancient times to the present day, to learn its idea and rules, as well as to learn a tennis court, racket, ball, clothes, etc.

The award-winning writer of White Tears and Blue Ruin takes an ultra-contemporary turn with the story of an Indian computer programmer whose luxurious fantasies about life in America are shaken when he accepts a California job offer. Lonely and naïve, Arjun spends his days as a lowly assistant virus-tester, pining away for his free-spirited colleague, Christine. Arjun gets laid off like so many of his Silicon Valley peers, and in an act of desperation to keep his job, he releases a mischievous but destructive virus around the globe that has major unintended consequences. As world order unravels, so does Arjun’s sanity, in a rollicking cataclysm that reaches Bollywood and, not so coincidentally, the glamorous star of Arjun’s favorite Indian movie.

Explore the world of the Nutcracker through five spectacular pop-up scenes full of lift-the-flap surprises. Children can open the pop-up presents, watch the midnight battle between the mice and the toy soldiers (with the tallest pop-up Christmas tree you've ever seen) then join Clara on her sleigh ride to the Land of Sweets. Sue Scullard's astonishingly detailed illustration, combined with Nick Denchfield's miraculous pop-up scenes, make this the most magical NUTCRACKER ever.

Mexican tennis player Cesar-Agosto Villasenor embarks on an unexpected adventure when he decides to follow the west coast from Canada to Tijuana and work odd jobs at tennis clubs along the way.