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Brisbane, 1984. It all started with a simple plan to secretly swap a mediocre horse with a faster one, and rake in the cash with a few well-placed bets. What could possibly go wrong? In The Fine Cotton Fiasco, Peter Hoysted and Pat Sheil brilliantly tell the scarcely believable tale of how - through a combination of horrendous mismanagement, terrible judgment and comically bad luck - the scheme gradually unravelled. How did a horse with white painted socks dripping onto the turf come to hold the hopes of punters across Australia and beyond?

One of the top storylines from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics was the brigade of bandits from Australia throwing down at the freestyle park for the inaugural action-sports events—in particular the young gun from Logan City, Queensland, who took the gold medal off the table before his competitors knew what had happened. But there's been nothing easy about Logan's ascent to the top. A testament to dedication and self-discipline, artistry and courage, Logan Martin has set the bar for what it means to be an international extreme sports athlete.

This is the definitive account of the career of the winningest Supercar driver of all time, Jamie Whincup - most championships, most race wins, most pole positions, most podiums. But it's also the story of the making of a champion - the drive, the beliefs, the grind and the teamwork that it takes to get to the top, on the track and off. With such success, it's easy to understand why Jamie has always had a target painted squarely on his rear spoiler. And it all started back in 1991, when his father purchased Jamie his first-ever go-kart.

Footballstar Hunter Browning ist gewohnt zu bekommen, was er will – so auch die umwerfende Emerson Day, mit der er auf dem Weg zu einem Termin aneinandergerät. Als sich herausstellt, dass die temperamentvolle Rothaarige in einer Immobilienagentur arbeitet, ist für Hunter klar: Sie soll ihm sein neues Haus vermitteln! Bei der gemeinsamen Besichtigung kommen die beiden sich schnell näher – doch noch ahnt Emerson nicht, dass der sonst so arrogant auftretende Sportler eine ganz andere Seite hat.

Bryson Girls have thrown themselves at me before—I'm not interested in them. But there is one woman I wish would throw herself at me. She's stunning and has my blood racing through my veins. She knows it too. My niece's teacher, Ms. Emery Griffin, makes it her mission to ignore me. Even though I'm juggling my current life—my sister and niece, my career as a defenseman for the Boston Bay Vikings, and my brain has been working overtime trying to come up with a plan to keep my friend and teammate in the States—I want the sexy teacher in ways she's unaware of. Emery Bryson Maverick is a ...

A spinoff from the Boston Bay Vikings Series. Dario Nelson was a minor leaguer with aspirations of playing in the majors. He never expected that a beautiful woman on the support team would take him by surprise. But there was a no-fraternization policy in place that could jeopardize both their careers. Gemma Michael still couldn't believe she'd been offered a position on the support crew for the team she'd admired since childhood. Of course, the players had changed over the years. One player in particular caught her eye. Unfortunately, there was a strict no dating policy for employees and ...

Full size novel!!! Ivan As a defenseman, I have three weeks left on the Boston Bay Vikings' NHL roster. I've held this position for five years. Russia wants me back, and I don't have a choice. My mother and sister call Russia home. If I fight to stay in Boston, my family will be in danger when they go home to Moscow. I need to keep them safe. I've worked hard to avoid the woman I love, which is why my rage comes to the surface so quickly. Now, my teammates tell me, Payton needs my assistance to stay safe. My girl is scared and has nowhere to go because the man who hurt her is out on bail. ...

Footballstar Tanner Green fällt aus allen Wolken, als er von Ex-Basketballprofi Elara Vance öffentlich beschuldigt wird, sie um Spendengelder für ihr Jugend-Sportzentrum gebracht zu haben. Diese Anschuldigung kann Tanner nicht auf sich sitzen lassen, und sucht sie im Jugendzentrum auf. Bei einem aufgeheizten Basketballspiel fliegen zwischen den beiden die Funken – und Elara merkt schnell, dass der Profisportler nicht nur ein aufrichtiges, sondern auch ein gebrochenes Herz hat. Ebenso wie sie. Ist ihre Verbindung stark genug, sich trotz ihrer Vergangenheit auf den jeweils anderen einzulassen

Eine schreckliche Tragödie kostete Profi-Footballer Shawn Wilson alles – seither flüchtet er von einem Adrenalinkick zum nächsten. Als er nach einer Verletzung Yoga-Stunden empfohlen bekommt, traut er seinen Augen nicht, da sich seine Yoga-Lehrerin als Sage herausstellt. Die faszinierende Frau, mit der er einen heißen One-Night-Stand hatte! Sage fühlt sich noch immer stark zu dem Sportler hingezogen, doch könnte sie, deren Leben so ruhig und geordnet verläuft, niemals eine Beziehung zu einem Adrenalinjunkie haben. Es sei denn, ihr Coaching hilft Shawn dabei, endlich zu sich zu finden

Heartwarming and inspiring. Based on a true story, Chris loves baseball. She's from Brooklyn, NY, and dreams of seeing her favorite team play in Queens. Chris finally gets her wish, but when no one can take her, with determination and grit she figures out a way. A Day at Shea reminds us to dream big and the simple act of going to a ballgame can positively impact a child's life.

Every step leads to love. Genevieve Halliday is spiralling. She's been roped into a marathon she has no idea how she'll finish, her ex won't stop mansplaining why they should get back together, and she's just panic-asked a handsome stranger to pretend they're on a date. Knox Watson is always on the move. He's spent years trying to escape his family's past, but when his godfather's p�tisserie is in danger of closing, for once he's going to need to stick around long enough to find a way to save it.

A spinoff from the Boston Bay Vikings Series. Set in the world of the minor leagues where Rhodes Hallen ended up after his release from prison. Rosie Jenkins is in hiding from her brother and his drug dealing friends when one night changes everything.

Sutton I'm a center forward with the Boston Bay Vikings and consider myself to be a private and compassionate man. Although I enjoy a beer with friends and the occasional hookup, I like to be alone. My past isn't one of love or kindness; in fact, it's best left buried. I know I should avoid Hailee, but the harder I try, the more I find myself drawn to her. Hailee I'm a nervous wreck after being kidnapped, shot, and buried alive. Sutton has stood by my side and protected me from the press, which is only interested in getting my story—an exclusive—from me. My father enjoys being in the ...

Joe Castle ist ein Ausnahmetalent. Bereits in seinen ersten Spielen für die Chicago Cubs schlägt er einen Home Run nach dem anderen...

Anya's carefully planned life has spun out of control overnight. Lost, confused and desperate, she seeks refuge at her brother's house. She is determined to leave her past heartbreak behind and take control of her life. Little does she know that the boy she's always loved - but now despises - has also moved in.

"Tercer strike, ponchado”. “Quieto”. “Jonrón”. Cada octubre, millones de aficionados al béisbol de todo el país esperan ansiosamente ver qué equipo gana la mayor competencia del béisbol. Pero los partidos originales de la década de 1900 difícilmente se parecían a los de hoy. Echa un vistazo a más de cien años atrás y descubre la historia de las mejores series del béisbol. Con triunfos, desengaños y maldiciones supersticiosas, este libro lleno de acción, da vida al pasatiempo de Estados Unidos.

In this book, Suresh Raina takes us through the challenges he faced as a young cricketer. He was bullied in school and at cricket camps, but he always punched above his weight, overcoming every adversity life threw at him and never giving up. This is the story of the lessons he learnt and the friendships he built.

When my childhood friend, Cora, dared me to write a sexy novel about a martial arts fighter, I agreed, albeit under the influence of alcohol. It was something for me—something different and exciting. It was supposed to be research, pure and simple. But then I met him—a six-foot-six mountain of a man with no name. The way his muscles flexed and rippled when he trained made my belly quiver. The way his dark hair flopped over his forehead made me want to brush it back from his strong face. His nose had been broken, but it made no difference, he was still a handsome man. He had eyes dark as...

Hristo Stoichkov, El Pistolero del legendario Dream Team del FC Barcelona, nos trae su auténtica autobiografía. El máximo goleador de la Copa Mundial de 1994 nos revela su alma sin maquillaje, pretensiones ni cohibiciones. Directo, volcánico y fiel a su imagen de aquella época en la que millones de seguidores admiraban al mágico Nº8.

Ash & Tansy – kann sie ihm dabei helfen, den Sprung zurück in sein altes Leben zu wagen? Der schönste Tag im Leben von Profi-Snowboarder Ash Lewis verwandelt sich in einen Albtraum, als am Tag seiner Teilnahme an der Winterolympiade seine Eltern tödlich verunglücken. Er überlegt, dem Wintersport auf ewig den Rücken zu kehren. Genau da tritt die lebensfrohe und impulsive Tansy in sein Leben, die seit der Überwindung ihrer Krebskrankheit jeden neuen Tag als Geschenk ansieht. Trotz ihrer Gegensätzlichkeit sprühen zwischen den beiden sofort die Funken.