For most women, working for a sexy soccer star would be a dream come true. All except single mom Felicity Shaw. She has no interest in playing personal assistant for a stubborn, injured playboy—no matter how nice his abs are. But with bills piling up and mouths to feed, she can’t say no to the job. That’s when it gets interesting. The last thing Scott Gillie wants or needs is a persistent and entirely too distracting PA while he’s recuperating in his small hometown. Unfortunately, it’s not up to him. Then Felicity and her son end up temporarily moving in—all thanks to his meddlesome grandmother. Now temptation is right across the hall and it’s driving Scott crazy. His only option is to fight fire with fire. He never expects Felicity to do the same.

It's Tunde's twelfth birthday and he's in for a surprise . . . he sprouts wings! Along with his friends, Tunde must save the world. Readers will adore Lenny Henry's first middle grade book, The Boy with Wings, that's packed with captivating illustrations by Keenon Ferrell. Plus, it includes an exclusive comic book adventure illustrated by Mark Buckingham! An ordinary kid is about to become an EXTRAORDINARY hero! Wings? Check. A super-cool, super-secret past? Check. An impossible mission to save the world from a fur-ocious enemy? Check. When Tunde sprouts wings and learns he’s all that stands between Earth and total destruction, suddenly school is the least of his problems. Luckily, his rag-tag group of pals have got his back, and with his new powers, Tunde is ready to fly in the face of danger. So what if he can’t even stand up to the school bully? He’s the boy with wings – this is his destiny. No pressure then. . . This illustrated book also includes an exclusive comic in the back!

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Everyone loves a good dog story! In this moving collection, you'll meet more than fifty of the most admirable, adorable dogs on earth, from a loyal canine who comforts his owner John's mother when John passes away, to a mutt who helps ease the isolation his owner Liam suffers as the result of Asperger's syndrome. Sometimes bittersweet, sometimes joyful, but always poignant, these touching true stories of canine love and devotion will touch the heart of you and every dog lover in your life.

Nine year old prodigy, Vincent Lowe, son of a Marine lieutenant colonel, moves with his family from Alabama to a recently built U.S. military base in Indonesia. After Vincent starts high school in Jakarta, he attends a soccer game where bombs explode killing dozens of spectators and Vincent suspects one of his teachers may be involved. Vincent and his family find themselves in the middle of a dangerous plot involving the CIA, a terrorist cell, the upcoming Presidential election, and ultimately the military base where they live. The characters in this mystery novel are complex, with motives and allegiances that are sometimes shifting and unclear. Follow Vincent's journey to the exciting conclusion.

Commodified and Criminalized examines the centrality of sport to discussions of racial ideologies and racist practices in the 21st century. It disputes familiar refrains of racial progress, arguing that athletes sit in a contradictory position masked by the logics of new racism and dominant white racial frames. Contributors discuss athletes ranging from Tiger Woods and Serena Williams to Freddy Adu and Shani Davis. Through dynamic case studies, Commodified and Criminalized unpacks the conversation between black athletes and colorblind discourse, while challenging the assumptions of contemporary sports culture. The contributors in this provocative collection push the conversation beyond the playing field and beyond the racial landscape of sports culture to explore the connections between sports representations and a broader history of racialized violence.

This study is a presentation of Zimbabwean refugee learner experiences. Children escaped political persecution and economic problems which affected Zimbabwe in the year 2008. Many of these children were abused and witnessed traumatic experiences, their close relatives and neighbours being executed in cold blood. This study was guided by three critical questions: i) who are the Zimbabwean refugee learners? ii) what were Zimbabwean refugee learners’ migration experiences? and iii) what were Zimbabwean refugee learners’ school experiences? The study employed Bronfenbrenner’s Social Ecological Model as its overarching theoretical framework. Each stage of the refugee experience was described at each point in time.

Single mom meets sexy soccer star... Everything comes at a cost. Is love worth the price? They say I've got it all. But half my identity is a mystery. When I’m traded to Pittsburgh’s pro soccer team, I know I need to solve the secret of my origins. I just need to stay focused on my game in the meantime. Easier said than done. I had to go and meet a woman who’s just not that into me, and I can’t get her out of my head. Lucy Nelson is so fierce. She’s raising her kid on her own and working hard to build a future…as part of the coaching staff for my team. She’s got priorities and apparently they don’t include a cocky soccer player, no matter how charming I try to be. As far as Lucy’s concerned, I’m only good for one thing. But I’m a midfielder. I’m used to playing offense and defense. I’m not afraid of Lucy’s baggage, especially with backup from a trio of brothers I didn’t know I had. Beautiful Game is a stand-alone contemporary sports romance with crackling tension and sizzling passion. If you love meddling side characters, secret siblings, and single moms who finally find trust, you’ll swoon for this installment of the Stag Brothers series. This single-mom, sports romance is the perfect spicy slow-burn treat for fans of Ted Lasso, Melanie Harlow, Samantha Christy, TL Swan, or Olivia Hayle. Search terms: ebooks, romance books, romance novels, romance, contemporary romance, contemporary romance books, romance, romance series, new adult romance, contemporary romance, billionaire romance, romance novels, romance books, alpha male, romance novels full book, first loves, girl next door romance, workplace romance, office romance, hometown romance, romance books, books like movies, emotional romance, smart romance, hot romance, Lainey Davis romance, Lainey Davis books, edgy romance, erotic romance books, strong female stories, alpha male, dominant male, dominating hero, hot guy, racy, sexy, wealthy heroes, hockey romance, sports romance, books to read and download, soccer, pro athlete romance, single mom romance, single parent romance, books like Ted Lasso, Roy Kent

This book analyzes career narratives of selected prominent NBA players after the Michael Jordan era, understood as the time after his second retirement in January 1999. It was a pivotal time for the league, as Jordan became synonymous with NBA basketball and the face of its global expansion. The players discussed in the book have been selected because of the significance of their career narratives, as all of them correspond with certain archetypes, prevalent in the world of not only professional basketball, but professional sports in general. The private and public personas of eight players as well as their depiction by the media are analyzed not only regarding their success on the basketball court, but also in light of what they have come to represent for the modern NBA. The players discussed in this book are Shaquille O’Neal, Alonzo Mourning, Vin Baker, Allen Iverson, Antoine Walker, Steve Nash, Tim Duncan, and Kobe Bryant. Collectively, these eight players embody the distinguishing character profiles and career arcs of sports superstars with dominance, individualism, and athleticism being as much a part of sports star culture as egotism, injuries, boredom, addiction, and bankruptcy.